Operations Intern; Summer

Position Overview

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Operations Intern in Silver Spring, Maryland supports operations functions and related administrative support, ensuring a well‑functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners.

• Support Operations Team to manage and maintain digital and physical files for office inventory.
• Support office inventory needs, including contributions in‑kind (CIK) and procured inventory via day‑to‑day storage, tracking and reporting.
• Support on‑and off‑site storage needs.
• Assist with IT and office supply inventory.
• Assist in ensuring smooth functioning of office infrastructure, including front desk support.
• Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings.

• Understand policies and processes of non‑profit daily operation with regard to IT, procurement, safety, and security.
• Understand coordination of staff and resources between a local non‑profit office and headquarters, and compliance standards.
• Gain exposure to humanitarian immigrant communities.
• Understand the various barriers clients face and services to support self‑sufficiency.
• Experience working in a dynamic office environment.
• Work toward a degree at a college or university; must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.*
• Have passion to work with limited‑English speaking refugees (second‑language proficiency a plus).
• Have interest or work experience in logistics, procurement, or IT.

• Highly organized self‑starter with demonstrated problem‑solving and follow‑through ability, and proven success in managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

• Position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week, with three full‑time days.
• Ability to work in‑person at the Silver Spring office and in the local field service area is required.
• Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in‑person intern orientation on June1,2026 from 9:15AM‑3:30PM.
• Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid;
  Summer 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset costs of food and travel.
• Applicants not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers.
• Final date to receive applications is May
  22,2026. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three references to your application.

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.