Development & Grant Coordination Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
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 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.
Requirements
- Pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree
- Previous experience demonstrating high-level writing and research skills
- 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
- Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.
- Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 1st, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
- This position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 22.5 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Prior relevant coursework preferred
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
- Participate in grant reporting and/or grant program training for staff
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
