Operations Intern; Summer

Position: Operations Intern (Summer 2026)
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 work**: IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a dynamic service opportunity that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, global environment.
** Responsibilities:*
* · 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
· Support smooth functioning of office infrastructure including front desk support.
· Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings
** Learning Objectives:*
* · Understanding policies and processes of non-profit daily operation with regard to IT, procurement, safety and security.
· Understanding the coordination of staff and resources between a local non-profit office and headquarters; understanding compliance standards.
· Gain exposure to humanitarian immigrant community..
· Understand the various barriers clients face and services to support self-sufficiency.
· Experience working in a dynamic office environment.
· Working towards a degree at a college or university. Must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.
· Passion to work with  limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus)
· Interest or work in logistics, procurement, or IT.
** Qualifications*
* · 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 as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
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** at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The Final date to receive applications is May 22, 2026.
** This 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 June 1st, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:

Spring:
January – May  Summer:
June – August  Fall:
September – December Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.

Note:

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 the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza esza. Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of…