Development Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is looking for a Development Intern to aid in the Resettlement, Asylum & Integration program in New York & New Jersey. The role includes maintaining the story catalog, liaising with program departments, and developing donor communications.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in fundraising strategies within a leading non-profit organization. Additional responsibilities involve supporting fundraising events and assisting with analytics. Ideal candidates must be based in the U.S. and enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

Qualifications

• Must be based in the United States.
• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution or graduated within the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the story catalog with client stories.
• Liaise with program departments to curate stories.
• Develop assets for donor communications.
• Track RSVPs and support planning for fundraising events.
• Prospect individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Assist with fundraising analytics and private grant deliverables.
• Perform in-person tasks from the NYC office.

Education

Post-secondary institution enrollment

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Development Intern to support our Resettlement, Asylum & Integration (RAI) program in New York & New Jersey. The intern will work closely with the Development Team to grow IRC NYNJ’s private fundraising portfolio, contributing to storytelling, fundraising campaigns, events, prospecting, analytics, and private grants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the story catalog with client stories and case studies in line with the Development Storytelling Strategy.
• Liaise with program departments to curate stories.
• Develop assets for donor communications, including annual reports, welcome packets, one‑pager briefs, and other marketing materials.
• Track RSVPs and support planning, briefing, day‑of, and post‑event activities for fundraising events.
• Prospect individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Assist with fundraising analytics and private grant deliverables, including preparing deliverable sheets and maintaining grant trackers.
• Perform bi‑weekly in‑person tasks from the New York City office, such as mailing and other administrative projects as needed.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to drive a fundraising and grants portfolio for a non‑profit organization.
• Gain firsthand experience with fundraising strategies and skills at a leading non‑profit organization.
• Explore IRC’s program areas in New York & New Jersey in depth.

Requirements

• Volunteers and interns must be based in the United States.
• Interns must be enrolled in a post‑secondary institution or have graduated from one within the last two years.

Compensation and Benefits

• Posted pay ranges apply to US‑based candidates.
• 10 sick days and 10 US holidays.
• 20–25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure.
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
• Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
• Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and mental‑health support.

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.