Community Engagement Intern (Fall 2024)

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: The intern will assist the Community Engagement Coordinator with various aspects of community outreach and event planning, program recruitment and management, and coordinating community engagement projects. Tasks may include cold calling organizations and faith-based communities, responding to donors, answering community partner inquiries, updating outreach documents and PowerPoints, and maintaining partner tracking databases. Interns may also be asked to assist with writing and design tasks such as drafting monthly newsletter articles, generating photo and video content for social media, crafting web posts, and creating invitations and programs for special events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist with outreach to potential program partners and manage outreach efforts through database tracking.

•Provide support for special IRC projects and events.

•Support community outreach by contributing to IRC’s social media accounts, newsletter, and other communication efforts.

•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software

•Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.

•Comfortable taking leadership role as appropriate.

•Interested in learning about the Charlottesville community.

•While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Community Engagement Coordinator.

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 or disability.