Spring 2025 Volunteer Management Intern

International Rescue Committee
United States, Florida, Tallahassee
Nov 02, 2024
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 VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Tallahassee in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Volunteer Management Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Tallahassee's ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. RESPONSIBILITIES: Help recruit volunteers, interns, and Americorps members; Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases; Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers, interns, and Americorps members; Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed; Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team; Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising; Attend community, networking, and recruitment events with Resource Development staff; Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs. Minimum Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues; Effective communication and writing skills; Strong attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; Time management Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard. This is in-position in Tallahassee, FL. This position reports to the Volunteer Specialist. 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.