You must be a college student or recent graduate, passionate about working with diverse refugees, have skills in logistics/IT, be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess excellent communication skills.

You will assist with office inventory management, storage, IT supplies, front desk support, and event planning for the Operations Team at the International Rescue Committee.

Business, Operations & Strategy

United States

Silver Spring

Large

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. 

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster.

At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

Non-profit

International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

<ul><li>IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a multicultural and fast -paced environment</li></ul>Learning Objectives:<ul><li>Understanding policies and processes of non-profit daily operation with regard to IT, procurement, safety and security.</li><li>Understanding the coordination of staff and resources between a local non-profit&nbsp;office&nbsp;and headquarters; understanding compliance standards.</li><li>Gain exposure to local refugees and asylee community.</li><li>Understand the various immigration processes and procedures refugees and asylees encounter.</li><li>Experience working in a multicultural&nbsp;office&nbsp;environment.</li></ul>

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IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a multicultural and fast -paced environmentLearning Objectives:Understanding policies and processes of non-profit daily operation with regard to IT, procurement, safety and security.Understanding the coordination of staff and resources between a local non-profit office and headquarters; understanding compliance standards.Gain exposure to local refugees and asylee community.Understand the various immigration processes and procedures refugees and asylees encounter.Experience working in a multicultural office environment.

Operations Intern - Summer 2024

Requirements

Responsibilities

International Rescue Committee

Mission & Purpose