Volunteer Coordination Intern (Unpaid

Volunteer Coordinator Intern

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.

This internship is located within the New York/New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) Office located either on West 38th Street, Manhattan, New York or in 208 Commerce Place, Elizabeth, NJ. The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator(s) and Community Relations Officer under the Development and Communications Department at RAI.

• Recruit, screen, train, and supervise recruited volunteers, and mentors; provide on-going support and guidance;
• Assist Volunteer Coordinator in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases;
• Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers and interns.
• Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed;
• Assist in managing volunteer and intern timesheets and timesheet entries each month.
• Conduct outreach, networking activities, and other advertising to recruit and educate, volunteers, and partners as needed.
• Help oversee the onboarding and exit process for all interns and volunteers. This includes processing background checks, setting up and closing IRC accounts, leading general orientation sessions, and managing other situations as needed.
• Help liaise actively with program managers and other staff members on intern/volunteer opportunities for their respective programs.

• Previous volunteer management, recruitment, or administrative roles is strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with Salesforce database management system is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and detail oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
• Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies. This position reports to the Community Relations Officer and Volunteer Coordinator Civic Corps

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.