International Rescue Committee Spring 2020 Internships

Each semester (fall, spring, and summer),  the International Rescue Committee (IRC) works to recruit 25-30 interns to get hands-on experience in refugee resettlement. They typically hold nearly 20 unique internships that offer a wide variety of opportunities to develop different skills and gain experience. They are recruiting for the Spring 2020 semester, see internship opportunities here. 

Most internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week. However, interns who can dedicate more time (~32 hours a week) will get the most out of their experience as it will give them the opportunity to take on more responsibilities and projects. Unfortunately, all internships are unpaid. All selected interns will need to undergo and clear a background check to intern. The IRC is not able to sponsor visas. Students who hold a US visa will need to coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator to determine if they are eligible to intern. A common visa type that we host are F1 visas with OPT or CPT. Internships take place in Silver Spring, MD. The office is accessible via metro as well as many bus routes.

The current internship openings can be found below. If you want to read job descriptions or learn how to apply, please visit here. 

• Anti-Trafficking

• Asylee Casework

• Career Development

• Refugee Casework

• Cultural Orientation

• Family Mentor

• Immigration

• Intensive Case Management

• Logistics

• Logistics and Casework

• Refugee TANF Program

• Workforce Development

• Youth Development

• Youth Casework