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IRC

Fall 2026 Youth Programs Intern (UNPAID)

Wichita, KS USA · Intern · Internship

Work authorization required$20k-$25kDetected 14 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with program staff to assess students' and adult youth's needs and adjust support strategies accordingly.
  • Maintain comprehensive case notes in accordance with standards set by IRC and funding partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Build skills in intercultural communication and community outreach.
  • A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
  • A force for humanity, IRC's work delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States.
  • 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.
  • Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, are required
  • proficiency in language(s) spoken by the client group, such as Arabic, Pashto or Swahili, is desired, but not required.

Compensation

  • $20k-$25k

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.
  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • Support planning educational outings and enrichment activities for program participants.
  • Develop understanding of educational and social support systems for refugee youth.

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.
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States.
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