Newcomer Support Programs Intern - Fall/Winter 2025-26

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.

Job Title: Newcomer Support Programs (ANSP/UNSP) Intern
Location:  Hybrid
State Date: November 2025
Duration: 6 Months (to May 2026); 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.

***** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *******

ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The ANSP/UNSP Intern will support the Afghan and Ukrainian Newcomer Support Programs (ANSP and UNSP) by assisting staff with community outreach, client engagement, and data management. The intern will help identify and connect eligible community members with available services, assist caseworkers with research and community mapping to strengthen referral networks, and ensure accurate data collection across IRC platforms. Through these activities, the intern will contribute to IRC’s mission of helping refugees and other vulnerable populations achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and successful integration into their new communities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Intern will gain hands-on experience in community outreach and engagement, learning effective strategies for connecting with and informing refugee and immigrant populations about available services.
• Intern will learn about the operations and structure of a large nonprofit organization.
• Intern will develop research and data management skills through community mapping, client documentation, and use of case management databases.
• Intern will enhance communication and design abilities by creating outreach materials and supporting the planning and promotion of educational workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct outreach to program-eligible Afghans in the community to educate them about services offered through ANSP
• Assist ANSP and UNSP Caseworkers in conducting research and community mapping in order to provide clients with relevant, need-based referrals
• Enter client and touchpoint information onto different IRC platforms to ensure data collection and reporting requirements are met
• Ensure the completion and accuracy of inputted data on different IRC platforms
• Create event flyers and assist in designing workshops
• Other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in written and oral English
• Effective communication and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Fluency in Dari/Farsi REQUIRED
• Proficiency with computer and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Canva

Our Hiring Process: 

• Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.
• Submit your online application here.
• Interview with our team.
• A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
• Attend an Orientation. 

Don't hesitate to contact Volunteer.LA@Rescue.org if you have any questions.

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.

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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.