Development Intern; Unpaid

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Development Intern to support our Resettlement, Asylum & Integration (RAI) program in New York & New Jersey. The intern will work closely with the Development Team to grow IRC NYNJ’s private fundraising portfolio, contributing to storytelling, fundraising campaigns, events, prospecting, analytics, and private grants.

• Maintain and update the story catalog with client stories and case studies in line with the Development Storytelling Strategy.
• Liaise with program departments to curate stories.
• Develop assets for donor communications, including annual reports, welcome packets, one‑pager briefs, and other marketing materials.
• Track RSVPs and support planning, briefing, day‑of, and post‑event activities for fundraising events.
• Prospect individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Assist with fundraising analytics and private grant deliverables, including preparing deliverable sheets and maintaining grant trackers.
• Perform bi‑weekly in‑person tasks from the New York City office, such as mailing and other administrative projects as needed.

• Learn how to drive a fundraising and grants portfolio for a non‑profit organization.
• Gain firsthand experience with fundraising strategies and skills at a leading non‑profit organization.
• Explore IRC’s program areas in New York & New Jersey in depth.

• Volunteers and interns must be based in the United States.
• Interns must be enrolled in a post‑secondary institution or have graduated from one within the last two years.

• Posted pay ranges apply to US‑based candidates.
• 10 sick days and 10 US holidays.
• 20–25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure.
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
• Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
• Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and mental‑health support.

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.