Development & Grant Coordination Intern - Spring 2025
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, Maryland, Silver Spring | |
 Nov 16, 2024 | |
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK The Development Intern will support the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) development programming in the Silver Spring office by assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection and grant management activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES * Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation. * Provide data collection and research, including tracking all forms of funding sources. * Update prospecting and proposal management trackers * Develop a list of potential donors to be prospected for six months to come * Perform an audit on folders and templates ensuring a smooth back end of Development Records * Assist in the organization and drafting of grant proposals * Assist with administrative tasks of proposal development * Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard * Other duties as assigned LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Gain proficiency in research and writing * Develop skills in donor prospecting and outreach * Learn about managing the grant life cycle * Expand understanding of nonprofit development strategies Minimum Qualifications: * Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree * Previous experience demonstrating high-level writing and research skills. * Prior relevant coursework preferred * Strong communicator with clear verbal and written expression * Solid organization skill and administrative skills * Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment. * Strong attention to detail * Proficient in Microsoft Office suite * Proficient in spoken and written English * Ability to work independently and be resourceful TO APPLY ClickApply Nowat the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter and list of (at least) three references to your application.The deadline to apply isJanuary 6th, 2025. This position is for Spring 2025 and requires a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week. Ability to work in-person preferred. Spring 2025Interns are expected to begin theirinternship term by attending an in-personinternorientation on January 27th,2025from 9:15AM-3:30PM. We currently offerinternships during the following semesters: Spring: January - May Summer: June - August Fall: August - December Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date. Note:Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2025interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Springinterncoordinator at Michalina.Kulesza@Rescue.org. *Candidates applying who are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduateprogram, orare outside 12 months of their graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers. To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected tointernor volunteer. IRC leading the way from harm to home. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicantson the basis ofmerit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may requestan accommodationat any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonableaccommodationsto qualified applicants and employees with a known disability. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. | |