Resource Development Intern (Unpaid)
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, Arizona, Glendale | |
 Nov 22, 2024 | |
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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. 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 22 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: The intern will assist resource development staff with various aspects of fundraising, event planning, volunteer recruitment and management, and handling in-kind donations. Tasks may include recording donations and responding to donors, answering volunteer inquiries, maintaining records of volunteers and their service hours, and may include assisting with the management of the IRC "Resettlement Shop" for providing clothing and household goods to refugees. Interns, if interested, may also assist with writing and design tasks such as monthly newsletter articles, web posts, and creating invitations and programs for special events. Minimum Qualifications: RESPONSIBILITIES: * Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation and assist with conducting orientations as needed * Assist with processing, tracking, organization, and distribution of in-kind donations, including on-going management of the IRC's in-kind stop and shop * Assistance with tracking and recording volunteer service hours * Planning and executing special events including intern/staff mixer(s), donor cultivation, and client events needing volunteer support * Support community outreach effort which may potentially include contributing to the monthly newsletter and social media * Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard. * Outreach to companies for in-kind solicitation LEARNING OUTCOMES: Interns will learn skills around volunteer coordination, community engagement, in-kind, and cultivating donor relationships. This internship will provide insight into fundraising and fulfilling the needs of a large international organization. The intern will learn the inside of a resettlement agency and get a full picture of the various programs and steps involved in the process. REQUIREMENTS: * Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Detail-oriented, organized and reliable * Comfortable taking leadership role as appropriate * Interested in learning about the Charlottesville community * While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion. This position reports to the Development Manager 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 or disability. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. | |