Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2026 (UNPAID)
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an unpaid Community Engagement Intern to assist with outreach and event planning in the Richmond community. Responsibilities include managing outreach efforts, supporting special events, and contributing to social media and communication materials.
- Role
- Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2026 (UNPAID)
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Richmond, Charlottesville
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Assist the Community Engagement Coordinator with outreach and event planning in the Richmond community. Responsibilities include managing outreach efforts, supporting special events, and contributing to social media and communication materials. The intern will also help with the in-kind contributions program, including coordinating donation drives and maintaining inventory.
What you'll do
- Assist with outreach to current and potential program partners
- Provide support for special events
- Support community outreach by contributing to IRC’s social media accounts, newsletter, community presentation materials, printed materials, and other communication efforts
- Assist with the in-kind contributions program, including outreach for donation drives, coordinating delivery of goods, counting and inventorying donations, fulfilling donation requests to support clients, and assisting with the maintenance of our inventory database
What it takes
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
- Experience with data entry and managing databases
- Familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software (Canva)
- Comfortable taking leadership roles as appropriate
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Richmond and Charlottesville.
What is the compensation?
The position is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented and organized, experience with data entry and managing databases, and familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply directly through the IRC's application process.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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