Information Systems Intern

New York City

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: New York City
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
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.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Information Systems Intern will be responsible for managing
and enhancing ETO, the primary database of the International Rescue Committee’s New York
program office. The intern will receive hands-on experience with database management, API
calls, and software development. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with other
interns, program teams, and senior leadership to build product enhancements and optimize
workflows. The intern will complete a large-scale project connecting multiple data management
systems via a custom-built API using Power Automate. This intern will complete the internship
with enhanced technical skills, problem solving capabilities, and a robust project portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify areas for workflow optimization and build automations as necessary.
• Design, build, and test API calls including GET and PUSH requests.
• Work with Power Automate to connect our database to our existing business processes.
• Address any user inquiries relating to ETO or Power Automate as assigned.
• Assist with creating new touchpoints and entities in ETO as necessary.
• Assist with batch uploading data into ETO as necessary.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Gain firsthand knowledge of ETO, a primary information system used by Humanitarian
Nongovernmental Organizations and how it can be used to scale social impact.
2. Enhance problem solving capabilities by engaging in solutions architecture in a
professional setting.
3. Expand technical capacity by building automations that optimize staff workflows.

Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:
• Current graduate student (or having graduated within twelve months of the internship start
date) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience (internships included) in Software
Development, Information Technology, Solutions Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience with REST-based API calls such as GET and PUSH requests
• Advanced knowledge of Power Automate is strongly preferred.
• Experience with other Power Platform tools, such as Power Apps, is a plus but is not
required.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Intelligence is a plus but is not required.
• Passion for humanitarianism or other social impact work

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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