Volunteer Coordination Intern; Unpaid

Volunteer Coordinator Intern – New York/New Jersey RAI Office

This internship supports the Volunteer Coordinator(s) and Community Relations Officer within the Development and Communications Department of the New York/New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) Office. The intern will assist in recruiting, training, managing, and monitoring volunteers and interns.

• Recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteers and mentors.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers and interns.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data across relevant 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 entries each month.
• Conduct outreach, networking activities, and advertising to recruit and educate volunteers and partners.
• Oversee onboarding and exit processes for all interns and volunteers, including background checks, account setup and closure, and orientation sessions.
• Coordinate with program managers and staff on internship and volunteer opportunities.

• Previous volunteer management, recruitment, or administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Salesforce database management is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and detail-oriented with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a cross‑cultural environment.
• Willingness to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

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.