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Fall Internship - Economic Empowerment Intern - Unpaid

Denver

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Denver
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Economics
  • Closing Date: 2026-12-13

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 Economic Empowerment Intern will  will support job placement efforts for refugee clients at the IRC in Denver. This opportunity allows interns to work closely with refugee clients and assist them as they find employment and enter the U.S. workforce.   

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week for one semester August 26-December 13, 2026; regular schedule each week during business hours 9 am – 5 pm.  

Location: IRC Denver office, 1873 S. Bellaire St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222 

Reports to: Matching Grant Coordinator under the direction of the Economic Empowerment Supervisor. 

Duties: 

  •  Assist clients with aspects of the job search process, including resumes, applications, interviews, preparation, new hire paperwork, and post-placement follow up.
  • Specific projects could include: career services and job upgrades, youth employment, industry specific employer outreach, and data analysis.
  • Interns can also participate in Job club with other Employment specialists to present work-related information.
    Communicate with clients with limited English proficiency using simplified English or use our interpretation services as needed.
  • Call/text clients to give reminders, coordinate attendance at events (Job fairs, Job club, job tours, picking up rent checks etc.)
    Communicate updates related to client progress to supervisor

If comfortable, interns may engage in giving rides to client interviews, meet with employers and/ or give rides to job fairs 
Mileage reimbursement can be offered.


Learning objectives: 

The Economic Empowerment Interns will learn about the challenges faced by refugees in the US and explore ways to help them overcome barriers and work towards self-sufficiency as well as economic stability. They will learn about the importance of budgeting, employment and cash assistance in determining economic self-sufficiency. They will gain skills in engaging with community members, employment specialists, and employer related companies regarding refugee populations and learn how the resettlement process works. 


To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter addressing how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this internship. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview with supervisor.

Please note:  This is an unpaid internship and no compensation or relocation assistance is offered.


Minimum Qualifications:

Required Skills:   

  • Enrollment as undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
  • Willingness to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency Platforms such as language line, Tarjimly, and Google Translate will be at your disposal.    
  • Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds.   
  • Basic understanding of US job search processes and work culture.   
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.    

Preferred Skills:    

  • Proficiency in another language desirable but not required.   
  • Be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle.

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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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