Fall 2026 Matching Grant Intern (UNPAID)

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.

The Refugee Employment Matching Grant Intern supports the Matching Grant team in helping refugees achieve early economic self-sufficiency through employment and individualized case management. Working under the supervision of Matching Grant staff, the intern assists with employment preparation, client support, program documentation, and administrative tasks that contribute to successful program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with job readiness activities, including resume development, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace readiness.
• Support Matching Grant staff with client orientations, workshops, and employment-related trainings.
• Help clients search for employment opportunities and connect with community resources that support self-sufficiency.
• Assist with scheduling client appointments, interviews, and follow-up meetings.
• Maintain accurate client records, case files, and data entry in agency databases.
• Assist with collecting and organizing program documentation to support Matching Grant compliance.
• Support employer outreach, hiring events, and employment verification activities.
• Communicate with clients, interpreters, employers, and community partners as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards while working with client information.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Matching Grant program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in social work, human services, international studies, public administration, psychology, business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in refugee resettlement, workforce development, or nonprofit services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer applications.
• Experience working with diverse populations and proficiency in a second language are preferred.

Learning Outcomes

• Refugee resettlement and Matching Grant programming.
• Employment services and workforce development.
• Case management documentation and program compliance.
• Employer engagement and community partnerships.
• Cross-cultural communication and trauma-informed service delivery.
• Nonprofit operations and client-centered service.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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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 $163 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.