IRC

Community Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA

Silver Spring, MD USA · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 1 day ago

LeadershipCommunication

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.
The culmination of this initiative will be the establishment of a Client Ambassador Program, providing ongoing leadership opportunities for clients to influence and advocate for the organization's future development.

This opportunity with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) supports the Amplifying Client Voices project, which integrates refugee (clients) feedback and active participation into key organizational programs, fostering a more inclusive and client-driven approach.
Over three years, with VISTA support, clients will be engaged in shaping newsletters, social media, volunteer opportunities, internships, in-kind donations and outreach events.
By creating structured opportunities for clients to provide feedback and participate directly, the project will empower individuals, amplify their voices and build community.
The VISTA will support clients and community engagement by producing a monthly external newsletter and social media posts, identifying client engagement strategies, and drafting a proposal to integrate client feedback.

Fluency in English required.
Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Prior experience and interest in community engagement and/or communications preferred.
Prior experience and interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred.

This position is for September 2026 - September 2027.
This position is contingent on available funding.
As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
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To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org.
Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
Applicants must complete an application on the

The member will be an integral part of the community engagement team and initiatives, and will develop strategies to integrate client feedback into programs.

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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