Operations Intern (Summer 2026) – Unpaid

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Summer 2026 Operations Intern to support the Louisville office. This unpaid position offers hands‑on experience in office logistics, inventory management, and safety coordination while working with a diverse team dedicated to humanitarian assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Administrative Assistant with reception duties, client inquiries, and material distribution.
• Coordinate with maintenance providers and external vendors to ensure smooth office operations.
• Manage inventory in the Contributions‑In‑Kind stockroom, including data entry, donation tracking, and client distribution records.
• Conduct weekly vehicle inspections using a standardized checklist.
• Enter inventory counts into Excel, Sortly, and other tracking platforms.
• Support office safety and security protocols and perform other operational tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or graduate within 12 months of completion.
• U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization; the IRC does not sponsor visas.
• Reliable personal transportation; the internship does not provide housing or travel support.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lb.
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week for at least three months.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Experience using Sortly or similar inventory management software.

What we offer

• Exposure to humanitarian operations and refugee resettlement services.
• Opportunity to work with a mission‑driven, multicultural team.
• Professional development through real‑world operational tasks.