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.

Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States. Switchboard’s mission is to provide comprehensive support and guidance to professionals and organizations involved in refugee resettlement. We aim to empower and equip service providers with the tools they need to facilitate successful and sustainable integration for newcomers in their new communities. Switchboard is implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Learn more at https://www.switchboardta.org/how-360-vr-videos-are-transforming-refugee-resettlement/.

Duration & Schedule: 4-5 months

• Flexible part-time schedule (10–15 hours per week), ideally aligned with an academic term.

• This is an unpaid internship structured for educational benefit and skill development.

About the Internship: This internship offers a structured, mentorship-driven learning experience for individuals passionate about video editing, digital storytelling, and educational content creation. Interns will gain hands-on skills through guided projects, observation of Switchboard’s Innovation and Digital Access (IDiA) team workflows, and personalized feedback. The IDiA team champions co-design and community-led innovation, integrating technology into resettlement services through game-based learning, digital skills training, and immersive experiences.

Training Activities & Educational Assignments
Under the supervision of the Emerging Technology Coordinator the intern will:

• Shadowing the IDiA team as they produce educational and tech tutorial videos.

• Practicing video editing on content related to digital literacy, mobile apps, Virtual Reality tools, and other technologies used by newcomers and service providers.

• Assisting with tasks like trimming clips, adding captions, inserting simple graphics, and organizing project assets.

• Completing guided exercises that simulate real-world editing workflows.

• Participating in weekly learning sessions on storytelling, instructional clarity, and video accessibility.

• Research and testing new technologies for the team to use and integrate in the Technology in Resettlement Community of Practice.

• Complete a final project (e.g., written deliverables such as a blog or portfolio item) that integrates lessons learned throughout the internship.

• Shadow team members to observe content development, editing, and publishing processes.

• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and content reviews to gain exposure to collaborative planning.

Supervision & Evaluation

• The intern will be assigned a dedicated mentor for regular feedback and guidance.

• Progress will be evaluated based on learning objectives

• The internship is designed to complement academic studies and may qualify for academic credit, depending on university requirements.

Learning Objectives:

• Able to edit and produce educational video content using beginner-to-intermediate workflows and tools such as CapCut, KineMaster, or DaVinci Resolve.

• Apply core editing techniques such as cutting, sequencing, adding subtitles, and adapting content for accessibility and cultural clarity.

• Learn about refugee resettlement and the role of digital tools in supporting newcomer integration.

• Organize and manage project files following basic production standards, while building a small portfolio of practice projects.

Eligibility:

• Current student or recent graduate in communications, design, film, social work, or a related field.

• Must be able to provide documentation from an academic institution

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

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.