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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for international rescue in the United States is $19.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An International Rescue job involves providing emergency assistance, relief, and support to people affected by crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, or medical emergencies across the globe. Professionals in this field work with humanitarian organizations, government agencies, or NGOs to deliver aid, coordinate evacuations, and support recovery efforts. Roles can vary from medical responders and search-and-rescue personnel to logistics coordinators and crisis managers. These jobs often require specialized skills, the ability to work in challenging environments, and a strong commitment to humanitarian aid.

What skills and qualifications are needed for international rescue?

To excel in an International Rescue role, candidates generally need comprehensive training in emergency response, disaster relief, and international humanitarian protocols, often supported by relevant certifications such as EMT, paramedic, or disaster management qualifications. Familiarity with communication systems, GPS navigation, rescue equipment, and incident command systems is typically required. Outstanding adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork skills help professionals navigate high-stress, global environments. These qualifications ensure effective response and coordination during crises, maximizing impact and the safety of both victims and rescue personnel.

What are common challenges faced by international rescue professionals?

International rescue professionals often encounter rapidly changing conditions, unpredictable environments, and logistical challenges when deploying to disaster zones across the globe. They must adapt quickly to diverse cultures, limited resources, and extreme weather, all while maintaining high standards of safety and coordination within multidisciplinary teams. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, especially when collaborating with local authorities, NGOs, and other first responders. Resilience, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing training help international rescue workers overcome these obstacles and provide vital assistance where it's needed most.

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Infographic showing various International Rescue job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,640 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Adult Education Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee

Elizabeth, NJ • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

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. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities.
The Adult Education intern supports the adult education program staff to meet the educational needs of adult refugee, asylee, and immigrant populations in northern New Jersey area. We offer a variety of classes and services, including English language instruction, Cultural Orientation, Digital Literacy Program, Job and Readiness Training, and referrals to external educational opportunities. Together, these form a comprehensive multi-faceted program designed to meet the immediate and ongoing education needs of our diverse group of clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist on-site intake procedure enrollment process.
  • Support in administering pre-test and post-test of students using standardized and non-standardized tests.
  • Assist in grading and documenting telephonic or onsite pre- and post-term placement tests.
  • Assist staff and volunteer instructors and learners with daily classroom issues, including attendance, multilingual technical support, sending daily class reminders, and confirming class schedule changes.
  • Keep track of client communication and follow-up on attendance.
  • Assist staff and volunteer instructors in daily online and in-person classroom activities or serving as substitute instructor as needed.
  • Assist staff instructors for in-person classroom management and activities, including letting students into the classroom during the class time, and track attendance.
  • Support clients to enroll in other adult education programs with the community providers.
  • Use interpretation lines as needed for effective communication.
  • Perform data entries, file, and assemble information for comprehensive reports in the internal databases (ETO) and Microsoft spreadsheets.
  • Contacting clients to conduct course feedback surveys.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Interns will learn about refugee resettlement and refugee social services.
2. Interns will develop administrative, digital literacy, and presentation skills.
3. Interns will learn how to interact with multicultural and limited English-speaking clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Volunteers must be based in the U.S. Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate or degree is strongly preferred.
  • Undergraduate studies in education, humanities, social sciences, international relations, or a related field.
  • Must convey confidence, have effective communication skills, and exhibit excellent attention to detail.
  • Desired languages but not required: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, or Kiswahili.
  • Strong desire to help refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.
  • Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
  • Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

IRC leading the way From Harm to Home.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

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Non-profits

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1933

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