Fall 2026 Community Engagement Intern

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta is seeking a Fall 2026 Community Engagement Intern to support its Resource Development team. This unpaid, on‑site internship offers hands‑on experience in community outreach, data management, and fundraising activities that help refugees and immigrants rebuild their lives.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update prospect and engagement data across relevant databases.
• Collect, record, and organize community‑engagement prospect information.
• Attend and represent IRC at community events and information sessions.
• Provide direct client support as directed by the Resource Development team.
• Assist with external communications, event planning, and fundraising initiatives.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and professional development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Strong interest in international affairs, refugee and immigrant issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Creativity, initiative, and ability to follow through on projects.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment.
• Good time‑management skills and ability to log hours on the volunteer dashboard.

Required skills

What we offer

• Practical experience in nonprofit community engagement and resource development.
• Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian work serving refugees in the Greater Atlanta area.
• Professional mentorship from experienced IRC staff.
• Unpaid internship with academic credit possibilities (subject to school approval).