Spring 2025 Administration & Operations Intern

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.

SCOPE OF ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT INTERN WORK:The Administration & Operations Assistant Intern will work with the Operations team to provide administrative and operational support within the Florida offices. Assist with administrative tasks, operational tasks, and various other related duties.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Intern will assist the Operations Coordinator with the following tasks:

• Support Administrative Assistant with managing reception materials, answering clientquestions, and direct requests to appropriate staff members.

• Assist with maintaining the reception area and lobby in a neat and professional manner.

• Assist with liaising with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations.

• Assist in covering the front desk for the Administrative Assistant.

• Check-out IRC staff and clients completing “shopping” visits to Contributions-In-Kind(CIK) stock room

• Physical inventory counts

• Label and organize donated household items

• Assist with unloading and loading inbound and outbound donated household items forIRC donors and clients

• Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist

• Data entry of inventory counts into Excel and other platforms

• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Other duties as assigned

• Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications.

• Previous administrative experience preferred.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual language skills is a plus

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must pass a background check

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

This will be an in-person role.

This position will report to the OperationsCoordinator.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.