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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.

Job Title: Resource Mapping Intern - Winter 2026
Location:Hybrid
State Date: February 2026
Duration: 4-6 Months; 20 hours per week; Standard business hours

***** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *******

BACKGROUND: 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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE OF WORK: The intern will create an exhaustive community resource map that lists all of the services available in the community that IRC clients can take advantage of. This intern will work with all of IRC-LA's programs and departments in creating this map.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• The intern will gain experience in nonprofit community mapping, and will become familiar with different programs and services available in the greater Los Angeles region.
• The intern will learn about all of the programs within IRC-LA and how they work together to provide holistic services to eligible clients.
• The intern will gain experience in conducting research, creating partnerships, conducting outreach, and creating an online mapping tool.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and conduct outreach to Community-Based Organizations and programs in the greater LA region that offer various services to populations served by IRC-LA.
• Build a community map based on this research that can be used by both IRC staff and clients.
• Coordinate with different programs within IRC-LA to understand the populations served and the needs of each program. This position is not client-facing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in written and oral English
• Strong research and computer skills
• Preferable experience in creating virtual mapping tools
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Familiar with the mission of IRC and willing to represent it appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well with a culturally diverse staff.

Our Hiring Process:

• Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.
• Submit your online applicationhere.
• Interview with our team.
• A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
• Attend anOrientation.

Don't hesitate to contactVolunteer.LA@Rescue.orgif you have any questions.

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.