International Rescue Committee · 5 hours ago
Community Engagement Intern - Winter 2026
Los Angeles, CA USA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive and rebuild their lives. The Community Engagement Intern will support the Volunteer Specialist in expanding volunteer engagement and assist with outreach, graphic design, event coordination, and donation drives.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Assist with the transition to Golden, the IRC’s volunteer engagement platform, including onboarding existing opportunities and troubleshooting technical issues
Draft and upload volunteer and intern role descriptions into the new system
Assist with research on prospective donors, foundations, and government funding opportunities. Analyzes grant information and identifies where IRC-LA matches grantors' goals
Support preparation of grant proposals by gathering information, researching, and drafting sections under supervision. Supports program staff in general grant writing efforts
Support ongoing email communication with volunteers and external partners
Monitor and help track volunteer hours, ensuring accurate documentation
Create step-by-step guides and FAQs for new Golden users
Contribute to social media and outreach campaigns to increase public awareness and volunteer participation
Provide design support for flyers, emails, and promotional materials using Canva
Help coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs
Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person)
Provide general support to staff and in other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in written and oral English
Effective communication and strong attention to detail
Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Preferred
Experience with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Golden), or social media platforms is highly desirable
Previous volunteer experience or experience with refugee and immigrant communities is a plus
Any second language ability is a plus
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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