Summer 2026: Development & Communications Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee - IRC

Internship Closes 01 May 2026 28 days left

Overview

The role will offer vital assistance to the Development Team at the IRC in San Diego, aiding in stakeholder engagement by organizing strategic events, leading the local communications planning, and other assigned business development projects.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the planning of IRC in San Diego fundraising events, including strategy around social media, outreach, material production, sponsorship research, and ticket sales
  • Brainstorm and create a strategic outreach plan and content to engage new community partners, university contacts, and other groups supporting IRC events
  • Manage IRC webpages and social media to ensure information is current and regularly updated
  • Aid in content collection and storytelling projects for web and social media platforms
  • Opportunity to transcribe client interviews, gather content for IRC social media accounts
  • Aid the Development Team in securing in-kind donations for refugee and asylum-seeking clients
  • Provide administrative support to the Development Team by assisting with data entry, producing acknowledgments, and other cultivation activities
  • Participate in weekly meetings with the Development Team and bi-weekly staff meetings
Required Experience
  • Experience in graphic design or Canva a plus
  • Experience in event planning, sales or marketing, or managing social media a plus
Qualifications

Currently in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or graduated within one year, preferably event planning, marketing, communications or related area of study

Other Details
Languages Required
Proficient in spoken and written English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
in-person at the San Diego office or fully remote
Remuneration
This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
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