Fall 2025 Development Intern - UNPAID
Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts, supporting the volunteer program.
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Overview
Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts, supporting the volunteer program.
You have:
- Effective communication and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Background in social work, nonprofit or related fields preferred.
- Interns, when working remotely, will need access to a computer and must be willing to comply with IRC acceptable use policy including security protocols for personal devices.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts with community groups, students, and other organizations. • Recruit and match volunteers and interns with available opportunities. • Assist in updating volunteer and intern resource information. • Assist with activities related to volunteer training and retention. • Assist with reporting and tracking on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. • Develop resources and communicate with community partners and the IRC community about events and new opportunities within our network through an email newsletter and social media. • Assist with other Resource Development needs on an as needed basis, including donation management, external communications, and fundraising. • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Learn best practices for operating within the Development Department and support the volunteer program, including recruitment, placement, management, and data tracking. • Learn how to provide culturally sensitive support and interview skills. • Learn how community members can support refugees, asylum seekers, survivors of torture, and other populations that the IRC serves.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: • Effective communication and writing skills. • Strong attention to detail. • Excellent organizational skills. • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects. • A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting. • Background in social work, nonprofit or related fields preferred. • Interns, when working remotely, will need access to a computer and must be willing to comply with IRC acceptable use policy including security protocols for personal devices.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Internship will begin in May.
This is an in-person position based in Wichita, KS, reporting to the Development Coordinator.
Potential interview questions
| How have you effectively communicated with diverse groups in the past? | This question assesses your interpersonal skills and ability to connect with various communities. | Share specific examples of your communication strategies and why they were successful. |
| Describe an experience where attention to detail was crucial in your work. | Attention to detail is vital for this role; this question evaluates your ability in this area. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to organize and manage multiple volunteer recruitment efforts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you showed creativity in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in a multi-cultural setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach building relationships with community partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What knowledge do you have about supporting refugees and asylum seekers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with policies and guidelines in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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