TITLE: Health Promotion Intern                                                                                                  

LOCATION: Hybrid                                                       

START DATE: Fall 2026                                                                        

DURATION: Minimum 4-6+ 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 Health Promotion intern will work closely with our Health team providing assistance with administrative tasks, supporting our Health staff in conducting individual assistance to clients within the public health sector, and being an active member of the IRC in Los Angeles' Health team. The Health Promotion intern will support the mission of the IRC by assisting clients in reaching self-sufficiency.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Work closely with the Health Promotion Team staff 
  • Help staff with transportation arrangements for clients with Health Insurance 
  • Assist staff in conducting mental health questionnaires 
  • Assist staff with organizing Health Related workshops 
  • Help staff with administrative duties such as scanning, copying, and uploading to IRC's database 
  • Be punctual and attend health staff meetings 
  • Adhere to the HIPAA policies at all times 
  • Intern may be required to drive to help health team for Health Workshops 

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Proficiency in Spanish is strongly required. 
  • Must be culturally sensitive, respectful of diverse backgrounds, and willing to work with English language learners; previous cross-cultural communication experience is a plus. 
  • Educational background in social work or equivalent work experience serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.) preferred. 
  • Flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn/perform reasonable duties as needed. 
  • Engaged in learning about the IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. 
  • Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer workplace policies. 

This position reports to the Health Program Coordinator. 

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