Fall 2025 Supply Chain Intern - UNPAID

Work with Operations team to provide supply chain support.

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Overview

Work with Operations team to provide supply chain support.

You have:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
  • Commitment of 12 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.

SCOPE OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTERN WORK: Work with Operations team to provide supply chain and operational support within the IRC Georgia and Florida offices. Assist with inventory management, fleet management, operational tasks, administrative tasks, and various other related duties. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Check-out IRC staff and clients completing “shopping” visits to Contributions-In-Kind (CIK) stock room

- Physical inventory counts

- Label and organize donated household items

- Assist with unloading and loading inbound and outbound donated household items for IRC donors and clients

- Data entry of inventory counts into Excel and other platforms

- Use of personal, insured vehicle or IRC vehicle to transport donated items externally as needed

- Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist

- Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols

- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

- Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and part of a team

- Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders

- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications

- Previous supply chain/inventory experience is a plus

- Fluent in English, both spoken and written

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.

- Must pass a background check.

- Commitment of 12 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

- Must be at least 18 years old.

- Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This will be an in-person role. This role will report to the Supply Chain Coordinator.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 8th, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2025.

Potential interview questions

How do you ensure attention to detail in your work? This question assesses your ability to focus on small details that may impact operations. Provide examples of tools or methods you use to maintain accuracy.
Can you describe a time when you had to manage your time effectively? This question evaluates your time management skills in a professional setting. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a problem you solved using critical thinking skills. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you communicate with team members on an operational task? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with Microsoft Office applications? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your understanding of supply chain processes. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is important when conducting physical inventory counts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with policies and procedures? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org