Information Systems Intern

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 managingand enhancing ETO, the primary database of the International Rescue Committee’s New Yorkprogram office. The intern will receive hands-on experience with database management, APIcalls, and software development. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with otherinterns, program teams, and senior leadership to build product enhancements and optimizeworkflows. The intern will complete a large-scale project connecting multiple data managementsystems via a custom-built API using Power Automate. This intern will complete the internshipwith 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 HumanitarianNongovernmental Organizations and how it can be used to scale social impact.2. Enhance problem solving capabilities by engaging in solutions architecture in aprofessional setting.3. Expand technical capacity by building automations that optimize staff workflows. REQUIREMENTS:• Current graduate student (or having graduated within twelve months of the internship startdate) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.• At least one year of full-time professional experience (internships included) in SoftwareDevelopment, 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 notrequired.• 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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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.