Summer 2026 School Enrollment 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.

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 26 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 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INTERN INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Youth Services department. The School Success program provides a crucial bridge between newly arrived refugee families and local schools, ensuring that each child gains access to education and has a positive start to their academic journey in the U.S. Within My New School, our School Enrollment and School Success Casework teams provide support to families enrolling in school, changing schools, accessing school resources, and navigating 504 and IEP processes for students with disabilities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support IRC staff with both client-facing and administrative program delivery including but not limited to: planning student and parent workshops/orientations, assisting parents with enrollment applications and activities via phone, office visits, or fieldwork, conducting home visits with families, locating relevant community services and events, and developing client education materials and presentations.

• Work collaboratively with parents to engage them in their children’s education and empower them to be confident and independent with school interactions.

• Recognize the unique needs of newcomer families and make referrals to wrap-around services where necessary.

• Work with interpretation to provide support to English learners.

• Enter data into IRC database and team-specific spreadsheets.

• Provide general administrative support, such as updating and maintaining client files.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases.

• Comfort with developing presentations, resource sheets, and informational packets for audiences of students, parents, and school staff.

• Flexibility and strong organizational skills with attention to detail and an ability to work independently.

• Strong telephone etiquette and verbal communication skills.

• Comfort with working in a cross-cultural environment.

• Comfort working with school-aged children and their parents.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients.

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

• Non-English language skills and/or experience with special education is a bonus, but not required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.

• Must pass a background check.

• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This is an in-person role. This position will report to the School Success Coordinator.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 10th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 11th, 2026.

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.