Summer Program Assistant

International Rescue Committee Phoenix; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to humanitarian efforts and make a meaningful impact as a Summer Program Assistant. This role offers the chance to design and launch a regional volunteer program aimed at enhancing community engagement across Northern California. You will conduct research, develop resources, and establish processes that facilitate volunteer involvement, all while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit operations. Ideal for those passionate about supporting refugees and immigrants, this position promises personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you're a proactive individual eager to contribute to positive change, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Days

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Interest in volunteer management, program development, or nonprofit operations.
• Strong organizational and research skills with actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Research best practices in volunteer programs to inform IRC NorCal’s approach.
• Assist in designing a volunteer program framework and recruitment materials.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Program Development

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Job description

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.

The Summer Program Assistant will play a key role in designing and launching a regional volunteer program that enhances the capacity of the IRC in Northern California. This position is ideal for someone interested in program development, volunteer management, and nonprofit operations. The role will conduct research, create resources, and establish processes that will facilitate meaningful volunteer engagement across multiple IRC offices in Northern California.

Primary Responsibilities

•Research and benchmark best practices in volunteer programs at other IRC offices and other organizations to inform IRC NorCal’s approach.

•Assist in designing a volunteer program framework, including application processes, onboarding procedures, engagement strategies, and offboarding.

•Develop volunteer recruitment materials, including position descriptions, outreach materials, and informational packets.

•Support the creation of a volunteer handbook outlining expectations, policies, and procedures, and a Standard Operating Procedure to support utilizing interns to run the program.

•Build and maintain a database of potential volunteer groups and partnerships, including corporate, faith-based, and university organizations.

•Assist in setting up tracking and evaluation systems to measure volunteer impact.

•Provide recommendations for sustainable volunteer engagement and retention strategies.

Learning Objectives

•Gain experience in nonprofit volunteer program development and community engagement.

•Develop project management and strategic planning skills within a humanitarian organization.

•Understand how volunteer engagement supports refugee resettlement, economic empowerment, and community wellness programs.

•Gain exposure to nonprofit operations, including partnerships, development, and community outreach.

•Understand the objectives and operations of the IRC as a humanitarian organization.

Requirements

•Interest in volunteer management, program development, or nonprofit operations.

•Passion for supporting refugees, immigrants, and other displaced communities.

•Strong organizational and research skills, with the ability to synthesize information into actionable recommendations.

•Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•Comfort using Windows computer systems, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

•Familiarity with online tools such as Canva is a plus.

•Preferred but not required: Experience volunteering or working with refugee or immigrant communities

Working Environment

•Fully remote, must use their own laptop/equipment.

•Occasional travel to office required.

•Must have a workspace they can effectively complete their service from during regularly scheduled work hours (any time zone in the U.S.).

•All positions are contingent upon clearing a background check vetting process at no cost to the applicant.

Compensation:Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

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.

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 $143 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.

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.