Sobre esta vaga de Fall 2026 Development and Grants Intern - UNPAID na International Rescue Committee
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.
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 2,000 refugees from 50 countries into Big Bend communities.
SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENT & GRANTS INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Tallahassee and Miami in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Development & Grants Intern will work closely with the Resource Development VISTA and Director of Development towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC’s ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct research to identify potential grant and community donation opportunities.
Support the Grants Management Specialist in ensuring accurate and up-to-date data across relevant databases.
Compile and analyze program data for grant writing and research purposes.
Collaborate with the Grants Management Specialist to coordinate with the finance and management teams in the development of grant applications.
Support the Grants Management Specialist in the development of grant proposals.
Develop and submit donation applications to secure resources for IRC programs.
Assist with various Resource Development tasks, including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising efforts.
Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, and recruitment activities alongside the Resource Development team.
Participate actively in staff meetings and contribute to special staff development programs.
Participate actively in staff meetings and contribute to special staff development programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues
Effective communication and writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting
Time management
This is a hybrid position based in Tallahassee, FL, reporting to the
Resource Development VISTA.
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.