International Rescue Committee

Background

The International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to rebuild their lives. The IRC in Baltimore was established in 1999 and currently serves over 2,500 immigrants and refugees per year.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Development and Grant Coordination Intern will support the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) development programming in the Baltimore office by assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection and grant management activities.

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
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
• Other duties as assigned

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Gain proficiency in research and writing
• Develop skills in donor prospecting and outreach
• Learn about managing the grant life cycle
• Expand understanding of nonprofit development strategies

Position Details

• IN-PERSON: Fall 2025 internships will be in-person or remote. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.
• DATES: Internships start with a required in-person orientation on Wednesday, October 9th, 2025 (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM) at the IRC Baltimore office. Regular weekly hours start the week of October 13th, 2025, and will continue through January 23rd, 2025 (15 total weeks).
• HOURS: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 15 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 1 day per week.
• LAPTOP: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.
• REIMBURSEMENT: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Fall 2025 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

Application Process

• DUE DATE: Apply online at www.rescue.org/careers by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, August 17th.
• INTERVIEWS: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews between August 17th – August 29th, 2025. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately September 3rd through September 5th , 2025.
• OFFERS: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than September 16th, 2025. Confirmations will be due at the latest by September 22nd , 2025.