Fall 2024 INTERNSHIPS

Immerse yourself into the core of a global organization and make a real meaningful Impact!

Explore IRC in San Diego’s 15 internship openings available this Fall 2024! Each role offers a unique professional experience, whether you’re looking for a fully remote, hybrid, or in-person placement! For more information, follow the links provided below. 

Resource Development Openings 

Development Intern

(Remote or Hybrid Available)

Join IRC's San Diego Development team this Fall as the Communications and Development Intern. You will have a vital impact supporting our annual fundraising event ‘Taste the IRC’, developing comprehensive outreach plans, overseeing social media accounts, coordinating client success stories and website content, supporting the Development and Community Relations Coordinator in procurement of in-kind donations. Through this internship you will acquire substantial knowledge and experience in strategic communications, event planning, and nonprofit administration. Take the first step towards making a significant contribution to the San Diego community—submit your application today! 

Grants Management Intern 

(Remote or Hybrid Available)

Dive into the world of grants management through IRC San Diego’s hands-on internship. Attain real-world practice in grants management and learn from our seasoned grants team, including the Grants Coordinator and Grants Specialist. Throughout your time as the Grants Management Intern, you will be building and maintain a pre-award/post-award and prospecting database, drafting concept notes for client and donor-facing programs, and updating the grants management database on the Asana Platform. This internship is an invaluable opportunity to gain essential skills pertaining to the nonprofit sector, including grants management, proposal development, and an in-depth comprehension of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming. Now, what are you waiting for? Join our team and contribute to the enhancement of IRC’s crucial services—submit your application today! 

Microenterprise Program Intern 

(Remote or Hybrid Available)

Join IRC San Diego’s Microenterprise Program and have immediate and meaningful impact! During this internship you play a vital role in directly supporting our clients. As the Microenterprise Program Intern, your responsibilities will consist of helping childcare entrepreneurs enroll into the program, assist walk-in clients, preparing childcare license applications, conduct quality assurance tasks, monitor the childcare program, track outcomes, facilitate training, and participate in outreach events. This internship offers valuable insight into microenterprise programs, refuge childcare needs, and outcome measurement along the way. Your work as intern will make a real-world difference—submit your application today! 

Immigration and Resettlement for Newcomers

Immigration Intern 

(Remote or Hybrid Available)

Have a substantial impact on the San Diego community, through your passion, skills, and knowledge as an Immigration Intern. Play an essential part in supporting our Immigration Legal Staff in client cases. Scope of your responsibilities: inputting data into tracking systems, working closely with IRC immigration experts on case updates, undertaking research initiatives to support case work, and engaging in community outreach and program enhancement efforts. The Immigration Internship offers you a multitude of learning experiences; gain an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of the U.S Immigration system, acquire knowledge on the application process and eligibility requirements, and develop essential research skills for concise summarization of findings. Become an advocate for our clients within the intricate landscape of U.S Immigration—apply today!   

Citizenship Education Program Internship 

(In-person) 

Become a Citizenship Education Intern empower Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) on their path to U.S. citizenship. Throughout this internship you will work closely with our Citizenship Instructor to develop and assist outreach efforts, compile and mange student data, support classroom activities, and lead sessions. This internship is incredible opportunity to acquire essential skills in program management, cross-cultural communication, and teaching English and civics. With your support, you will help equip LPRs with necessary language skills and understanding civics required to succeed in the U.S Citizenship test and fully engage as American citizens. Be the impact and join us in supporting LPRs on their journey to naturalization—apply today!   

Resettlement Administrative Intern 

(In-person) 

Become a Resettlement Administrative Intern and play a crucial role in assisting newly arrived refugees and those facing significant barrier in connecting to services in San Diego. In this internship you will support scheduling appointments, processing case files, coordinating airport pickups, and creating guides for clients. Joining the Resettlement department as an intern offers a rich tapestry of learning experiences, such as insights into the U.S Refugee Admissions Program and service plans. You will gain an in-depth understanding of refugee demographics, the underlying framework of a non-profit office, and organizational development. Begin your path to broaden your professional experience while making meaningful impact—apply today! 

Resettlement Housing and Logistics Intern 

(In-person) 

Dive into the heart of the Resettlement program and help newly arrived refugees and individuals navigate through challenges to find their footing and establish themselves in San Diego. Throughout this internship you will undertake a range of essential tasks, which include coordinating client moves, overseeing administrative duties, assisting with housing applications, and handling necessary documents. This internship is a unique learning experience, which provides insights into San Diego's housing process, refugee resettlement, and an in-depth understanding of operations within a non-profit office. Have a direct impact on the San Diego community—submit your application today! 

Resettlement Refugee Fieldwork Intern 

(In-person) 

Support the well-being of refugees in San Diego through the Refugee Fieldwork internship. You will play a vital role within the Resettlement department by assisting newly arrived refugees in overcoming barriers, directly aiding refugee clients, and contributing to the advancement of ongoing projects. The department is home to two key initiatives: Reception & Placement and Afghan Integration Resettlement Services. As an intern you will be offered the choice to work with specific programs or assisting both! Tasks within these programs consist of accompanying clients to appointments, facilitating airport pickups, setting up apartments, enrolling clients in services, and creating helpful guides. During your internship you will have a multitude of learning opportunities, such as exposure to U.S Refugee Admissions Program, service plans, refugee populations in San Diego, and a scope into the inner workings of non-profit office. Support IRC’s Resettlement Fieldwork team—apply today!

     Mentorship Expertise Openings 

Youth Department Intern 

(Remote or Hybrid Available)

Step into the world of youth empowerment with IRC San Diego's very own Youth Department Internship. Apply your passion and skills and support the development of academic skills of students. Assist department staff with in-class support, academic tutoring, student outreach, enhancing program development and implantation, and field trip support! Through this internship you will learn how to create engaging and skill-building activities for high school students through trauma-informed and culturally/linguistically responsive practices. Gain experience working in academic settings and facilitating programming. Support the youth of today—apply now! 

Career Programs Intern 

(Remote)

Use your knowledge and skills and support refugees to establish themselves in their career through our career development services. As the Career Programs Intern, you will be integral to assisting Career Program staff in the outreach and enrollment process of the clients, advancing ongoing projects, supporting administrative tasks, and developing guides and resources in multiple professional fields. Additionally, you will work directly with clients in their resume review, job search, networking opportunities, and interview preparation. Through this internship you will expand your knowledge refugee population in San Diego and the challenges they face in the workforce, learn how to render direct services to clients regarding employment, and become familiar with data entry and data analysis. Help improve and advance San Diego refugees in the workforce—submit your application today! 

Women Empowerment

Women’s Resilience Center Intern 

(Remote or Hybrid Available)

Support the multifaceted needs of women and apply your passion and skills and make a real-world difference as the Women’s Resilience Center (WRC) Intern. The WRC is a safe, collaborative space where the diverse needs of all women are respected. It provides a responsive, creative environment that encourages expression, enhanced well-being, and community connectedness. In this internship you will take part in community outreach, co-facilitate wellness workshops, and aid program implementation. Begin your path to making a positive impact and contribute to the empowerment of women—submit your application today! 

Women's Economic Empowerment Specialist Intern

(In-person) 

Embark on journey to empower women, collaborating closely with the Women’s Economic Empowerment Specialist (WEES) to support those dealing with economic difficulties. Throughout this internship your responsibilities include supporting financial literacy workshops, providing individual coaching, assessing eligibility for low-income loans, and offering driving lessons using the IRC’s driving simulator. This internship provides a rewarding learning experience, such as development in gender equity awareness, practice in intercultural communication, and trauma-informed survivor-centered programming. Empower the women of your community as they reach self-sufficiency—submit your application today!

Asylum Seeker and Families Program Intern 

(In-person) 

Take part in the Asylum Seekers and Families Program (ASF) and have a chance to make a meaningful impact. Your contributions as an intern will support both the ASF program and Survivor Advocacy Services (SAS). Internship duties may include supporting case management, accompanying clients to appointments, conducting outreach, and developing community partnerships. Throughout your time as intern you will gain exposure to case management for asylum seekers and survivors of crime, have a better understanding of the asylum process, and develop your cross-cultural communication skills. Use your passion to make a difference—submit your application today!

Survivor Advocacy Services Intern 

(In-person) 

Play a pivotal role in IRC San Diego's Human Trafficking case management program. As the Survivor Advocacy Services Intern you will support case management through community engagement and outreach. Responsibilities consist of conducting outreach, developing community partnerships, supporting clients in public benefit applications and accompanying them to appointments. This internship has a list of beneficial learning outcomes, such as exposure and experience to case management for survivors, expanding experience in providing culturally humble services, and learning about services available for survivors of crime. Make an impact—submit your application today! 

Refugee and Immigrant Pantry Education Intern 

(In-person) 

The Refugee and Immigrant Pantry Education (RIPE) Program includes a culturally inclusive food pantry, supports refugee and immigrant-led food production, and provides workshops and orientations to improve food system knowledge. Interns will engage in community outreach, food stocking, and distribution, contributing to this vital initiative. They will gain insights into food insecurity issues and provide nutrition education to diverse audiences. Join us in making a difference! Whether you're passionate about community service, food justice, or cultural exchange, volunteering with RIPE is an opportunity to create positive change—submit your application today!