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Career Development Intern (Fall 2025) - UNPAID

Richmond

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Richmond
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
  • Closing Date:

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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Richmond opened its doors in October 2015 to give refugee families the tools they need to take control over their new lives in the greater Richmond area, assisting them toward self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and community integration.

SCOPE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT INTERN WORK: The Career Development intern works with IRC Career Development Specialists to deliver advanced job readiness training workshops, employer and training provider outreach, and connect clients to resources that support their overall career goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Facilitate monthly advanced job readiness training workshops on topics such as: resume and cover letter writing, networking, online job searching, and related topics.
      • Research and make initial contact with local employers and organizations to find strong employer partners in healthcare and trades.

      • Conduct ongoing outreach to eligible clients to gauge program interests and services needed.

    • Provide general administrative support.

 

Minimum Qualifications:
    • Able to work in-person at the IRC Richmond Office at least 15 hours a week Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM for at least three months.
      • Strong interest in working with international clients with varying levels of digital literacy, and proven ability to work with consideration and respect for differences in backgrounds and experiences.

      • Excellent communication skills, through written communication, phone calls, and public speaking/presentations to small groups.

      • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

      • Skilled with technology, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and Canva.

    • This position is open to current college students, recent graduates, and non-student applicants.
 

This position is unpaid and reports to the Career Development Specialists.

*The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlines in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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.


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.
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