• Community Engagement Intern (Fall 2025)

    International Rescue Committee (Baltimore, MD)


    Job Title: Community Engagement Intern (Fall 2025)

     

    Employment Category: Internship

     

    Employment Type: Volunteer

     

    Open to Expatriates: No

     

    Learning Objectives

     

    -Learn how community members can support humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

     

    -Learn best practices for operating volunteer programs, including recruitment, placement, management, and data tracking.

     

    -Learn how to provide culturally sensitive support to youth, parents/guardians, and community partners.

    Responsibilities

    -Assist with finding and sharing community resources or events with program volunteers.

     

    -Assist with conducting volunteer training sessions and program surveys.

     

    -Assist with supporting our volunteer programs.

     

    -Assist with required documentation such as case noting and case file preparation.

     

    -Other tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications

    - Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred.

     

    -Prior experience and/or interest in volunteer management preferred.

     

    -Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

     

    -Flexible and reliable, with outstanding attention to detail in copy editing.

     

    -Strong problem-solving skills.

     

    -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

     

    -Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications (databases, Box).

     

    -Fluency in English required.

    Position Details

    • IN-PERSON: Fall 2025 internships will be in-person or remote. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.

    • DATES:Internships start with a required in-person orientation on Wednesday, October 9th, 2025 (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM) at the IRC Baltimore office. Regular weekly hours start the week of October 13th, 2025, and will continue through January 23rd, 2025 (15 total weeks).

    • HOURS:Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 15 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 1 day per week.

    • LAPTOP: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.

    • REIMBURSEMENT:Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Fall 2025 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

    Application Process

    •DUE DATE: apply online at www.rescue.org/careers by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, August 17th.

    •INTERVIEWS:Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews between August 17th – August 29th, 2025. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately September 3rd through September 5th, 2025.

    •OFFERS:Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than September 16th, 2025. Confirmations will be due at the latest by September 22nd , 2025.