Operations 2026 Fall Intern

Summary

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. They are seeking an Operations Intern to support office operations, manage inventory, and assist clients and staff within the organization.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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 $163 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