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International Rescue Committee
United States, New Jersey, Elizabeth
Dec 20, 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. Not sure for which internship to apply? We are seeking qualified candidates for our upcoming internship opportunities.Specific opportunities will be listed as individual jobs and on an ongoing basis - you can apply directly to those. However, you can also apply here to be considered for a variety of roles. We want to want to gather applications for those who are flexible and who generally would like to be considered. IRC offers a professional learning experience to those interns interested in the humanitarian or non-profit sector. Our internships are unpaid. However, these are great opportunities to make a meaningful impact through work and start a career in nonprofit. If you would like to be included in our general intern application pool, please apply to this posting. Some of our most common internship opportunities are in the following departments/functions: Advocacy Communications Education Emergency team Executive offices - CEO, COO, CFO Finance Fundraising/revenue Gender & diversity Health Human Resources IT Marketing Policy Purchasing & global supply chain Resettlement programs Strategy Violence Prevention & Response Further considerations: Applicant should have, at a minimum, two years of undergraduate level education completed and has pursued or is pursing additional levels Internships are unpaid but are eligible for daily travel and meal subsidy Experiences can qualify for school credit - it is dependent on the university and degree program Internships are generally 8-12 weeks in duration and can be full time or part time Interns are based in the U.S. If interested, please submit you application to be added to our candidate pool. 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.