Summer 2023 Community Engagement Intern

BACKGROUND:

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 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 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 Atlanta order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients.  The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet client needs. This position is an unpaid internship and requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months.  
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Assist Community Engagement Coordinator in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases;  
• Collect and record community engagement prospect information 
• Attend community engagement events and information sessions 
• Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team;  
• Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, and fundraising;  
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.