Fall 2024 CIK Intern

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 26 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 over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CIK INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients.  The CIK Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Resource Development Supervisor towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet client needs. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Atlanta-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with partner organization CIK orders and pickups
• Assist with IRC program needs assessments
• Prepare and deliver New Arrival Shop of Hope Orientation weekly
• Assist with community inquiry tracking and follow-up, including emails, phone calls and community member drop-ins
• Assist in partner prospect research and outreach
• Collaborate with Corporate Engagement Team on CIK drives
• Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases;
• Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team;
• Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising;
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
• Must pass a background check.
• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

This is an in-person position. This position reports to the Volunteer Coordinator.