Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

International Rescue Committee • Silver Spring, MD

3d • Onsite

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: IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a dynamic service opportunity that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

• Working towards a degree at a college or university. Must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.
• Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus)
• Interest or work in logistics, procurement, or IT.
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability, and proven success in managing multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
• Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and in the local field service area 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Team to manage and maintain digital and physical files for office inventory.
• Support office inventory needs, including contributions in-kind (CIK) and procured inventory via day to -day storage, tracking and reporting.
• Support on and off-site storage needs.
• Assist with IT and office supply inventory
• Support smooth functioning of office infrastructure including front desk support.
• Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings

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 $163 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed