Fall 2026: Women’s Resilience Center Intern (Unpaid)
International Rescue CommitteeAbout the role
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.
SCOPE OF WOMEN’S RESILIENCE CENTER INTERNSHIP WORK: In this internship, students will have the opportunity to contribute to the WRC through community engagement and outreach as well as by supporting the facilitation of programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Based on intern skill and experience, responsibilities may include a combination of program support, administrative/data support, and direct service:
Support with outreach to women+ in the IRC community about WRC programs
Co-facilitate orientations to new WRC members
Co-facilitate wellness workshops and presentations
Support our ‘Safe Spaces’ work to make the WRC a more inclusive place for women+
Collaborate with interns, staff, other departments at IRC, and community partners
Facilitate internal referrals to other IRC programs
Provide WRC members information about community resources
Contribute to data monitoring and evaluation of WRC programs
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Intern will have the opportunity to enhance their facilitation skills
Intern will expand their experience providing healing centered and culturally humble services
Intern will participate in weekly Safety & Wellness intern group supervision to enhance collaborative learning
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be currently enrolled (or a recent graduate) in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s program focused on Women’s/Gender Studies, Public Health, Social Work, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy or related field
Must have driver’s license and reliable transportation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Proactive, motivated, and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable work environment
Demonstrated success working and communicating with people of varied English-speaking abilities strongly preferred
Experience with direct service strongly preferred
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