Inventory and Processing Intern - Unpaid

International Rescue Committee
remote work
United States, Texas, Dallas
6500 Greenville Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
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. Operations Team at the IRC Dallas Office, providing support to the IRC's programs in the areas of in-kind (physical) donation solicitation, distribution, and tracking. The Inventory and Processing Intern will be the point person for donation procurement and distribution and will therefore be coordinating with community members, donors, refugee clients and IRC staff. The Inventory and Processing Intern will work closely with Operations to ensure accurate and timely tracking of all donated items in the central database. The IRC relies on in-kind donations from its community of supporters to provide critical support to beneficiaries. This position will be integral for providing critical support to the IRC in Dallas. Major Responsibilities: Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Safely load, unload, and disburse goods in strict accordance with IRC and donor requirements in collaboration with IRC colleagues, direct service staff and community members Assist with the development and facilitation of grant generating opportunities to leverage community interest and donated items Work closely with Operations Team to manageand track donations in central database Support management team of inventory-related needs. May train and lead activities of other volunteers and interns. Support community engagement events, as needed Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency Participate in IRC Communities of Practice, staff meetings, staff development activities, and fully engages as a member of the Community Engagement team Other related duties as assigned. Working Environment: A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time. Interns must commit to at least 15 hours/week on a consistent schedule for the duration of their intern placement Intern selects their schedule as long as it falls between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Minimum Qualifications:Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired (Spanish, Dari/Farsi). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. Must be able to lift 40+ lbs. safely. Language Skills:Excellent written and spoken English Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.