TITLE: Community Engagement Intern                                                                                               

LOCATION: Los Angeles, Remote                                                                                                       

START DATE: October 2026                                                                                                    

DURATION: Minimum 4 month commitment, 6-10 hour per week, weekday availability 

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. 

SCOPE OF WORK: The Community Engagement Intern will play a key role in supporting the Volunteer Specialist as they expand their reach and impact through volunteer engagement, social media, community partnerships, and the implementation of Golden, IRC’s new volunteer management system. This intern will also assist with general outreach, graphic design, event coordination, and donation drives, contributing to cross-program visibility and support. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

  • Intern will gain experience in volunteer and community engagement strategies at a leading refugee resettlement agency. 
  • Intern will develop professional communication, marketing, and administrative skills using tools such as Golden, Canva, and social media platforms. 
  • Intern will learn how to support cross-program collaboration through event planning, donation coordination, and relationship-building with community partners. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Draft and upload volunteer and intern role descriptions into the new system 
  • Support ongoing email communication with volunteers and external partners 
  • Monitor and help track volunteer hours, ensuring accurate documentation 
  • Create step-by-step guides and FAQs for new Golden users 
  • Contribute to social media and outreach campaigns to increase public awareness and volunteer participation 
  • Provide design support for flyers, emails, and promotional materials using Canva 
  • Help coordinate community events and donation drives across IRC-LA programs 
  • Attend and support IRC events as needed (virtually and in person) 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Proficiency in written and oral English 
  • Effective communication and strong attention to detail 
  • Experience or interest in community engagement, refugee resettlement, or nonprofit work 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative 
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills 
  • Experience with Canva, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Golden), or social media platforms is highly desirable 
  • Previous volunteer experience or experience with refugee and immigrant communities is a plus 
  • Any second language ability is a plus 

This position reports to the Volunteer Specialist. 

To apply please send a résumé and cover letter to Camila Acosta, Volunteer Specialist at camila.acosta@rescue.org