Spring 2025 Community Engagement & Social Media 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.

The IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,950 refugees from 50 countries into Big Bend communities.

SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Tallahassee in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Tallahassee's ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining and implementing social media schedule

• Design social media content

• Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data cross pertinent databases

• Collect and record community engagement prospect information

• Attend community engagement events and information sessions

• Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team

• Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning and fundraising

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues;

• Experience with design, especially using Canva, preferred;

• Effective communication and writing skills;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects;

• A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting;

• Time management

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

This is an in-person position located in Tallahassee, FL.
This position reports to the Volunteer Specialist.

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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.