The IRC’s US offices offer a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year. Prospective interns should be currently enrolled in an educational institution or within 6 months of graduation and are required to submit an application and resume.

All intern openings at the IRC Tucson offices are posted on our Internship Opportunities page, including details on the application process and requirements for each role.

Please note that as our office has officially reopened, most of our internships will be in-person. Some exceptions may be made for certain positions. 

Note: All IRC internships are unpaid.

Examples of potential internships include these roles:

  • Behavioral Health and Survivors of Torture Case Management
  • Cultural Orientation
  • Employment and Economic Empowerment
  • Family & Youth Case Management Support
  • Health & Medical Advocacy
  • Health Education (MPH/BPH)
  • Immigration Services
  • Job Readiness Training
  • MSW ICM Case Worker Associate
  • Resettlement Assistance

Visit the internship page for the most up-to-date details.

Please note most of our internships requires 10 - 15 hrs/wk for Fall/Spring or 20 - 25 hrs/wk for Summer term with a 3 month minimum commitment. Hours are usually only completed Monday - Friday between 9 am- 5pm. 

All internships will require a Level - One Fingerprint Clearance Card and an IRC Background Check.