IRC: Employment Data & Research Intern (Summer 2026) – Charlottesville

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: 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: Finding and maintaining employment is a key element to self-sufficiency. The intern will conduct outreach, informing clients of opportunities and services. The intern will also consolidate and organize data to be used for programmatic evaluation and grant writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct client outreach regarding available services and opportunities, confirming client contact information
• Update changes in client information into relevant systems
• Provide support to clients in addressing barriers to self-sufficiency; including: limited English proficiency, lack of work experience, lack of childcare, lack of transportation, etc.
• Consolidate and organize client service delivery data into appropriate spreadsheets and databases
• Track and casenote employment placements and progress, services, and other data in IRC’s database
• Assist with developing service opportunities for clients enrolled in new programming
• Assist Early Employment as needed, which could include researching potential job openings, conducting employment assessments, creating resumes and cover letters
• Transport to and assist with employment related activities
• Document activities in case files and provide other administrative support as appropriate
• Model appropriate workplace dress and manner
• Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation
• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage clients in a counseling/coaching role
• Comfortable working with people from a broad, global environment
• Willingness to transport clients in your personal vehicle

This position is unpaid and reports to the Economic Empowerment Supervisor.

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.

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.