• Community Engagement Intern - Fall

    International Rescue Committee (Glendale, CA)


    Requisition ID: req59083

     

    Job Title: Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2025

     

    Sector: Community Development

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

    Work Arrangement:

    Job Description

    Job Title: Community Engagement Intern

     

    State Date: August/September 2025

     

    Duration: 4-6 Months; 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.

     

    *** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *****

     

    ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

    ABOUT THE JOB:

    The Community Engagement Intern will play a key role in supporting the Volunteer Specialist as they expand their reach and impact through volunteer engagement, social media, community partnerships, and the implementation of Golden, IRC’s new volunteer management system. This intern will also assist with general outreach, graphic design, event coordination, and donation drives, contributing to cross-program visibility and support.

     

    This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles and reports to the Volunteer Specialist. Interns should be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during standard business hours, with flexibility based on academic schedules.

    LEARNING OUTCOMES:

    Intern will gain experience in volunteer and community engagement strategies at a leading refugee resettlement agency.

     

    Intern will develop professional communication, marketing, and administrative skills using tools such as Golden, Salesforce, Canva, and social media platforms.

     

    Intern will learn how to support cross-program collaboration through event planning, donation coordination, and relationship-building with community partners.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assist with the transition to Golden, the IRC’s volunteer engagement platform, including onboarding existing opportunities and troubleshooting technical issues

     

    Draft and upload volunteer and intern role descriptions into the new system

     

    Support ongoing email communication with volunteers and external partners

     

    Monitor and help track volunteer hours, ensuring accurate documentation

     

    Create step-by-step guides and FAQs for new Golden users

     

    Contribute to social media and outreach campaigns to increase public awareness and volunteer participation

     

    Provide design support for flyers, emails, and promotional materials using Canva

     

    Help coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs

     

    Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person)

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Proficiency in written and oral English

     

    Effective communication and strong attention to detail

     

    Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work

     

    Excellent organizational and time management skills

     

    Ability to work independently and take initiative

    Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

    Experience with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Golden), or social media platforms is highly desirable

     

    Previous volunteer experience or experience with refugee and immigrant communities is a plus

     

    Any second language ability is a plus

    Our Hiring Process:

    Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.

     

    Submit your online application here.

     

    Interview with our team.

     

    A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).

     

    Attend an Orientation.

     

    Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

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