Summer Program Assistant-Community Partner Mapping & Managment

International Rescue Committee Phoenix; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is looking for a Summer Program Assistant to enhance community engagement efforts. The Assistant will play a significant role in researching and developing partnerships, creating a database of local organizations, and implementing outreach strategies. This position is ideal for those passionate about humanitarian efforts, providing a unique opportunity to support refugees and underserved communities through effective partnership development.

Benefits

403b retirement savings plans

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Interest in community engagement and nonprofit work essential.
• Strong research and organizational skills required.
• Preferred: Experience with community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify community organizations for partnership.
• Develop a database of potential and current community partners.
• Assist in outreach efforts to establish partnerships.

Skills

Research

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Community Engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Summer Program Assistant-Community Partner Mapping & Managment

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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- Community Partner Mapping & Management will play a key role in strengthening the IRC’s community engagement efforts in Northern California by identifying, organizing, and streamlining workflows to sustain relationships with key community partners. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in nonprofit operations, community engagement, and partnership development. The Summer Program Assistant will conduct research, develop a database, and collaborate with program leads to create a comprehensive strategy for enhancing collaboration with local organizations, businesses, and service providers. Additionally, they will establish an Outreach Committee to regularly share updated resources and best practices, increasing the IRC’s visibility and impact in local communities. To ensure the sustainability of these outreach efforts, the Summer Program Assistant will also design and implement a Community Partner Intern Program that fosters ongoing community engagement and support for local offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify community organizations, businesses, and service providers that align with the IRC’s mission.
• Develop a comprehensive and organized database of potential and current partners.
• Assist in outreach efforts to establish and strengthen partnerships.
• Create partnership profiles summarizing key information, areas of collaboration, and points of contact.
• Develop and improve tracking tools for partnership engagement and impact measurement.
• Support the development of engagement materials such as outreach emails, partnership toolkits, and resource guides.
• Establish and coordinate an Outreach Committee focused on sharing the most recent resources and best practices to promote the IRC in local communities.
• Develop and implement a Community Partner Intern Program to sustain and expand outreach efforts for local offices.
• Provide recommendations for sustainable partnership management and long-term engagement strategies.
  
  

Learning Objectives

• Gain experience in community partnership development and nonprofit engagement strategies.
• Develop research and data organization skills applicable to the nonprofit sector.
• Understand how strategic partnerships contribute to refugee resettlement and economic empowerment programs.
• Gain exposure to nonprofit operations, including outreach, resource development, and network-building
  
  

Requirements

• Interest in community engagement, nonprofit partnership development, or humanitarian work.
• Passion for supporting refugees, immigrants, and other displaced communities.
• Strong research and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize information into actionable insights.
• 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 with community organizing or outreach efforts.
• Preference given to first generation undergraduate students.
  
  

Working Environment

• Fully remote, candidate must use their own laptop/equipment.
• Candidate 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 the following benefits to short term employees in the US: 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, sick leave, 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.

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