Spring 2026 Communications Intern - UNPAID

Please apply through Golden: https://x.gldn.io/e/373x5TakEXb 

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. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 4,000 refugees, asylees, and immigrants.   

SCOPE OF COMMUNICATIONS WORK: 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 Atlanta order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Communications Intern will work closely with the Development team towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet refugee client needs.   

This position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Draft written materials for internal and external communications; 

• Draft newsletters, flyers, graphics and marketing materials; 

• Create content for social media channels; 

• Update and maintain coalition website and social media; 

• Support special events as needed; 

• Provide administrative support as needed and maintain contact databases; 

• Assist with other Resource Development needs such as donation management, external communications, and fundraising; 

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs. 

REQUIREMENTS:  

• An interest in international and refugee issues; 

• 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; 

• Prior experience in a non-profit setting a plus; 

• Prior relevant coursework preferred. 

Please apply through Golden: https://x.gldn.io/e/373x5TakEXb 

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until November 28th, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 12th, 2026.