Operations Intern - Fall 2025

Provide operational support and assist the Operations team.

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Overview

Provide operational support and assist the Operations team.

You have:

  • Working towards a degree at a college or university. Must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.
  • Passion to work with diverse and limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus).
  • Interest or work in logistics, procurement, or IT.
  • Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability, and proven success in managing multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

Potential interview questions

Can you detail your experience working in diverse communities and how it will benefit your role? This question assesses your cultural competency and experience in handling different perspectives. Share specific examples of your interactions with different cultural backgrounds and the impact it had.
Describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. This question looks for your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay organized and keep track of tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication in a team setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in working for the International Rescue Committee? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a problem you solved in a high-pressure environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about logistics and procurement processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where there are conflicting priorities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: rescue.org