Fall 2026 Anti-Trafficking Community Engagement Intern - UNPAID

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from 67 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. Domestically, our 28 offices across the US ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. 

SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INTERN WORK: 
This internship is part of the Florida Anti-Trafficking team, whose mission is to establish strong, mutually beneficial connections between the community and IRC’s anti-trafficking programs in Miami and Tallahassee. These connections help garner monetary, in-kind, and volunteer resources for survivors of trafficking. 

The Community Engagement & Match Raising Intern will work closely with the Safety & Wellness Program Manager and local Anti-Trafficking teams to strengthen IRC’s ability to meet client needs and ensure compliance with donor match requirements. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with resource development needs, including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising; 

• Assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinators in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases; 

• Collect and record community engagement prospect information 

• Attend community engagement events and information sessions 

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs; 

• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues; 

• Effective communication and writing skills; 

• Strong attention to detail; 

• Excellent organizational skills; 

• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; 

• A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; 

• Time management; 

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.  

• Must pass a background check.  

• Must commit of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. Commitment through Spring 2026 semester preferred. 

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization. 

This will be an in-person role.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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