Summer 2025 Development Intern - UNPAID
Assist with outreach, recruitment, and volunteer management.
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Overview
Assist with outreach, recruitment, and volunteer management.
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.
- Access to a computer and compliance with IRC acceptable use policy including security protocols for personal devices when working remotely.
Job Description
SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENT: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Wichita, KS. The Development & Volunteer Intern will work closely with the Development Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC’s ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
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
| Can you give an example of how you effectively communicated in a team setting? | This question assesses your communication skills, which are crucial for this role. | Share a specific example highlighting your role in the communication process. |
| Describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities. How did you ensure everything was completed on time? | This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What initiatives have you taken in past experiences to contribute positively to a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where you disagreed with a team member on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have working in a multi-cultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell me about a project where you had to pay attention to detail? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with the International Rescue Committee? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methods do you use for volunteer management or tracking? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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