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International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago

Operations Spring 2026 Intern - Unpaid

Louisville, KY USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. They are seeking a Spring 2026 Operations Intern to provide operational support in the Louisville office, assisting with administrative tasks, logistics coordination, and inventory management.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the Administrative Assistant with managing reception materials, answering client questions, and making direct requests to appropriate staff members

Assist with liaising with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations

Check out IRC staff and clients completing 'shopping' visits to Contributions-In-Kind (CIK) stock room

Support in managing all incoming, existing, and outgoing inventory items, including data entry, recording client distributions, and stocking inbound donations. Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist

Data entry of inventory counts into Excel, Sortly, and other platforms

Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelIntercultural communicationData entryLogistics coordinationInventory managementSpanish language skillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation

Access to a personal vehicle/reliable transportation; IRC Louisville cannot support securing transportation or housing for interns

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States (the IRC must not be represented as a sponsor or host in any application, filing, or other context for an intern)

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds

Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially

Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn to use new software for data entry

Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies

Fluent in English, both spoken and written; Spanish language skills a plus

Benefits

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

Vision starting at $5 per month

FSA for healthcare and commuter costs

A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching

Disability & life insurance

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.