Fall 2026 Supply Chain Intern UNPAID
Atlanta, GA - USA
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 U.S. cities to restore safety dignity and hope the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office wasestablishedin 1979 and has resettled over 30000 refugees from 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1000 refugees into Georgia annually and providesadditionalservices andassistanceto another 2500 refugees and asylees.
SCOPE OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTERN WORK:Work with Operations team to provide supply chain and operational support within the IRC Georgia and Florida offices.Assistwith inventory management fleet management operational tasks administrative tasks and various other related duties.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Check-out IRC staff and clients completing shopping visits to Contributions-In-Kind (CIK) stock room
Physical inventory counts
Label and organize donated household items
Assistwith unloading and loading inbound and outbound donated household items for IRC donors and clients
Data entry of inventory counts into Excel and other platforms
Use of personal insured vehicle or IRC vehicle to transport donated items externally as needed
Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist
Comply withall policies procedures and protocols
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Attention to detail critical thinking skills time management skills and ability to work independently and part of a team
Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Experience working with Microsoft Office applications
Previoussupply chain/inventory experience is a plus
Fluent in English both spoken and written
REQUIREMENTS:
Mustsubmitintern hours on volunteer portal.
Must pass a background check.
Commitment of 12 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.
This will be anin-personrole. This role will report to the Supply Chain 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.