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Requisition ID: req58881

Job Title: Development & Grants Intern (Fall 2025- Unpaid)

Sector: Grants

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

Work Arrangement:In-person

Job Description

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:

Through this internship, the Resource Development and Grants Intern will gain insight into the grant lifecycle, will gain experience with prospecting and grant writing, and will support our new neighbors at a critical point in their lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Attend Intern Orientation

+ Research potential donor prospects

+ Assist in process of donor outreach, relations, and cultivation

+ Assist with administrative tasks of proposal development

+ Provide support in grant-writing process

+ Assist in the organization and drafting of grant proposals

+ Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard

Qualifications

+ Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree

+ Ability to work independently and be resourceful

+ High level writing and research skills

+ Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional

+ Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

+ Comfortable working in a global setting

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

This position is unpaid and reports to the Development and Grants Coordinator