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.

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Duration & Schedule: 4-5 months

• Flexible part-time schedule (10–15 hours per week), ideally aligned with an academic term.
• This is an unpaid internship structured for educational benefit and skill development.

Training Activities & Educational Assignments

Under the supervision of the Content Creation Team the intern will:

• Shadow team members to observe content development, editing, and publishing processes.
• Assist in drafting and revising short-form content (e.g., blog posts, scripts, or social media drafts) as guided learning exercises.
• Conduct informational interviews with staff or stakeholders to learn about storytelling approaches or research for assignments.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and content reviews to gain exposure to collaborative planning.
• Complete a final project (e.g., a sample communication piece or portfolio item) that integrates lessons learned throughout the internship.

Supervision & Evaluation

• The intern will be assigned a dedicated mentor for regular feedback and guidance.
• Progress will be evaluated based on learning objectives
• The internship is designed to complement academic studies and may qualify for academic credit, depending on university requirements.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain hands-on experience in digital content creation for a multilingual, multicultural audience.
• Develop skills in plain language writing, storytelling, and inclusive communication.
• Learn about refugee resettlement and the role of digital tools in supporting newcomer integration.
• Build familiarity with editorial workflows, content management systems, and user-centered design.

Eligibility:

• Current student or recent graduate in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Must be able to provide documentation from an academic institution

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

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.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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.