Operations & Front Desk Intern (Spring 2025)

Support office operations and assist the Operations Coordinator.

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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United States of America, Charlottesville (United States of America)

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Overview

Support office operations and assist the Operations Coordinator.

You have:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.
Ability to effectively communicate in a cross-cultural environment.
Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and part of a team.
Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
Comfortable taking a leadership role as appropriate.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion.

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Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations.

• Manage staff assets and coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to ensure staff is provided necessary equipment and supplies

• Assist with IT issues as they arise, with the support of the Operations Coordinator

• Ensure accuracy and assist with inventory counts

• Weekly check of safety and security within the office

• Help provide occasional front desk coverage

• Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings

• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Qualifications • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.

• Ability to effectively communicate in a cross-cultural environment

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

• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable

• Comfortable taking leadership role as appropriate

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Operations Coordinator.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks effectively?	This question assesses your time management and organizational skills.	Provide a specific example demonstrating your ability to prioritize and delegate tasks as necessary.
How do you approach problem-solving in a team setting?	The interviewer wants to understand your collaboration and critical thinking abilities.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a cross-cultural experience you have had and what you learned from it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.