• Summer 2025 Development Intern - UNPAID

    International Rescue Committee (Wichita, KS)


    Requisition ID: req57923

     

    Job Title: Summer 2025 Development Intern - UNPAID

     

    Sector: Research & Development

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable

     

    Work Arrangement:In-person

    Job Description

    SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENT: 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 Wichita, KS. The Development & Volunteer Intern will work closely with the Development Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC’s ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts with community groups, students, and other organizations.

    • Recruit and match volunteers and interns with available opportunities.

    • Assist in updating volunteer and intern resource information.

    • Assist with activities related to volunteer training and retention.

    • Assist with reporting and tracking on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

    • Develop resources and communicate with community partners and the IRC community about events and new opportunities within our network through an email newsletter and social media.

    • Assist with other Resource Development needs on an as needed basis, including donation management, external communications, and fundraising.

    • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.

    LEARNING OUTCOMES:

    • Learn best practices for operating within the Development Department and support the volunteer program, including recruitment, placement, management, and data tracking.

    • Learn how to provide culturally sensitive support and interview skills.

    • Learn how community members can support refugees, asylum seekers, survivors of torture, and other populations that the IRC serves.

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • 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.

    • Background in social work, nonprofit or related fields preferred.

    • Interns, when working remotely, will need access to a computer and must be willing to comply with IRC acceptable use policy including security protocols for personal devices.

     

    The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Internship will begin in May.

     

    This is an in-person position based in Wichita, KS, reporting to the Development Coordinator.