Fall Operations and Supply Chain Intern

Support inventory and logistics management for refugee resettlement.

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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United States of America, Tucson (United States of America)

Logistics & Procurement

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Overview

Support inventory and logistics management for refugee resettlement.

You have:

Knowledge or experience with data entry and admin processes is preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
Strong verbal and written skills in English
Punctual and reliable
Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle

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Details

The Operations and Supply Chain Intern supports Staff in managing inventory and logistics, as well as administrative duties as assigned. Interns will gain familiarity with organizing, collecting, tracking, and disbursing purchased and in-kind resources to refugee and immigrant populations resettled by the IRC. They will assist Staff in maintaining storage space, support procurement efforts, and satisfy recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Please note that this is an unpaid position in person at our Tucson Arizona office for the Fall 2025 Semester. We will start engaging with qualified candidates in June.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides direct and administrative support services to the Operations team. o Assist in managing the tracking, distribution, and organization of CIK items (ex: clothing, diapers, household goods, etc.). ▪ Organize and operate the CIK room for client distribution as needed. - Data entry regarding CIK items and inventory - Place CIK requests with development for items needed - Assist with general admin tasks including, but not limited to: provide coverage for front desk operations to ensure clients and stakeholders are adequately served and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Knowledge or experience with data entry and admin processes is preferred - Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information - Strong verbal and written skills in English - Punctual and reliable - Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds - Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle

CLEARANCES:

All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy.

COMMITMENT:

- FALL: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 14 weeks - Hours of coverage needed for front desk: Monday OR Wednesday 9am-5pm (7.5 hrs) Half day options available. - Hours of coverage needed for CIK room: Tuesday 1 – 5 p.m. (4 hours) and Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (4 hours) - Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment

Reports To: Mckenna Armstrong, Operations Manager

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Can you provide an example of a time when you had to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information?	The interviewer wants to assess your understanding of privacy and confidentiality.	Discuss a specific scenario where you had to handle confidential information carefully.
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What methods do you use to stay organized when managing multiple tasks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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