Development Intern
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a hybrid, New York-based Development Intern to support private fundraising, donor communications, and grant management.
- Role
- Development Intern
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in New York & New Jersey is seeking a Development Intern to support their fundraising and community engagement efforts. The intern will assist with storytelling, marketing campaigns, donor prospecting, event planning, and grant tracking. This role provides hands-on experience in non-profit operations, fundraising strategy, and program management. The position requires bi-weekly in-person attendance at the New York City office.
What you'll do
- Maintain and update the client story catalog and case studies.
- Develop donor communication assets including reports and welcome packets.
- Support event planning, RSVP tracking, and day-of coordination.
- Assist with private grant preparation and report tracking.
- Perform bi-weekly in-person administrative tasks at the NYC office.
What it takes
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate (within 2 years) of a post-secondary institution.
- Strong communication and storytelling abilities.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City on a bi-weekly basis.
- Passion for humanitarian work and the IRC mission.
- Organizational skills with experience in administrative tasks.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Interns may not be eligible for the full employee benefit package mentioned, though the IRC offers a comprehensive US benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement plans, and paid time off for eligible staff.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid position that requires bi-weekly in-person attendance at the IRC New York City office.
What are the core qualifications for this internship?
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last two years and must be based in the U.S.
Is there compensation provided for this role?
The job description does not explicitly specify a salary for the internship position.
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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