Development & Grant Coordination Intern - Summer 2025

Silver Spring MD

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Silver Spring MD
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Managerial positions
- Grant writing
Closing Date: 2025-05-23

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 grant 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

Click Apply Now at 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 is May 23rd, 2025.

This position is for Summer 2025 and requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and at least 15-30 hours per week. Ability to work at least one day in-person required.

Summer 2025 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 9th, 2025 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters:

Spring: January – May
Summer: June– August
Fall: September – December

Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.

Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Summer 2025 interns 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 Spring Community Engagement Specialist at Raina.Walker@Rescue.org.

*Candidates applying who are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or are outside 12 months of their graduation 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 to intern or volunteer.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

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.

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to 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.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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