Spring 2026 ICM Intern - UNPAID
United States of America
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: United States of America
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Closing Date: 2025-11-28
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.
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 2,500 refugees and asylees.
SCOPE OF ICM INTERN WORK: The IRC’s Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program provides case management services for up to 12 months to refugees and asylees who have special needs, such as significant medical needs, that cannot be fully addressed through standard resettlement services. Through a strengths-based, client-centered model of service delivery, the ICM program aims to increase self-reliance and community integration among our most vulnerable clients. Services include connecting them with internal and external resources, closely monitoring their progress through a series of assessments, and helping them achieve the long-term goals through their service plan. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The ICM Intern will assist caseworkers with the following tasks:
Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners
Assist in scheduling medical appointments for clients
Educate clients on U. S. healthcare and social service systems
Assist clients in applying for social service assistance programs
Input client information into IRC’s database
Communicate client concerns with ICM staff and coordinate service plan with supervisor
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication and writing skills
Organized with attention to detail
Able to work independently and under pressure
An interest in international and refugee issues
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems
A car/driver’s license is beneficial
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
REQUIREMENTS:
Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
Must pass a background check.
Commitment of at least 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
This is a an in-person position reporting to the ICM Supervisor.
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.
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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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.