Fall 2026 Grants Management Intern UNPAID
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds 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 worlds 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 youre a solutions-driven passionate change-maker come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 UScities to restore safety dignity and hope the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically our 28 offices across the USensure new arrivals have food shelter and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:This internship is an excellent opportunity for a current graduate/undergraduate student to gain exposure to the operations of a large international organization while practicing and applying Grant Management methods to maximize the reach of IRC programming in Atlanta GA.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with the Grants Coordinator to review IRC Atlantas donor prospecting strategy.
Grow a database for opportunitiesidentifiedandconduct ongoing research related to the pre-award grantopportunities.
Update grants calendar regularly.
Attend grants webinars and information sessions.
Draft grant proposal for Grant Coordinator or Development Director review.
Provide support as needed in other areas ofidentifiedprojects.
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
Other duties as assigned
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will gain experience in grant management which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector.
Student will learn more about the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit.
Student will learn the basics of proposal development and play a key role in ensuring proactive responses to business development needs.
Studentwill develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement Asylum & Integration programming.
Studentwill gain experience draftingand writing grantsof aligned projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate studentin a related fieldofInternational Relations/Development Social WorkGlobalHuman resources Learning andDevelopment;Non-ProfitManagement InternationalBusinessorother relevantfields.
Comfort with research organizing content and liaising with staff.
Strong writing skills.
Excellentorganizationalskillsstrong communicationand interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate.
Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
English fluencyis.
REQUIREMENTS:
Mustsubmitintern hours on volunteer portal.
Must pass a background check.
Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Mustbe authorized towork in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
The is anin-personposition. This position will report to the Pre-Award Grants Coordinator.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 14th 2026 or until the position is filled whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th 2026.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Find out how you can help the IRC offer lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
