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Operations Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee245 open roles

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Silver Spring, MD USA
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Your applicationOpen nowOperations Intern (Spring 2027)International Rescue Committee · Silver Spring, MD USA

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. International Rescue Committee postings stay open a median of 19 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 12 days ago

International Rescue Committee median: 19 days open

The posting

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 work: IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a dynamic service opportunity that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities:

· Support Operations Team to manage and maintain digital and physical files for office inventory.

· Support office inventory needs, including contributions in-kind (CIK) and procured inventory via day-to -day storage, tracking and reporting.

· Support on and off-site storage needs.

· Assist with IT and office supply inventory

· Support smooth functioning of office infrastructure including front desk support.

· Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings

Learning Objectives:

· Understanding policies and processes of non-profit daily operation with regard to IT, procurement, safety and security.

· Understanding the coordination of staff and resources between a local non-profit office and headquarters; understanding compliance standards.

· Gain exposure to humanitarian immigrant community..

· Understand the various barriers clients face and services to support self-sufficiency.

· Experience working in a dynamic office environment.

· Working towards a degree at a college or university. Must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.*

· Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus)

· Interest or work in logistics, procurement, or IT.

Qualifications

· Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability, and proven success in managing multiple priorities under pressure

· Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

TO APPLY TO APPLY

Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter and list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline for applying is 01/04/2027.

This position is for the Spring 2027 semester and requires a minimum commitment of 4 months and 20 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required. Overall ability to work in person is preferred.

Spring 2027 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on Jan 25th, 2027, from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters:

Spring: January – May Summer: June – August Fall: September – December

Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.

Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2027 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Lalah Ehrari [email protected].

*Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers.

To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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