The Development Intern will support the IRC in Utah's development team by assisting with communications, donor relations, and in-kind donor engagement. The intern will help create content for newsletters and social media, organize photography shoots, and manage donor inquiries, while gaining insight into nonprofit operations and refugee resettlement services.
What You'll Do
- Prepare at least one newsletter story each month for publication in the IRC’s monthly e-newsletter.
- Gather content ideas and other leads for future storytelling efforts.
- Draft and prepare at least two social media posts monthly, specifically to engage audiences on Instagram and Facebook.
- Organize one photography shoot with a professional photographer to support year-end appeal communication preparations.
- Oversee general communications with in-kind donors, supporting inquiries related to furniture donations, service projects, etc.
- Liaise internally to ensure timely processing of inquiries across housing and operations teams.
- Respond to donor contributions with timely acknowledgements.
- Support donor engagement efforts, including in support of upcoming Virtual Town Halls.
- As feasible, support community engagement event logistics and other efforts, including World Refugee Day on June 19th.
- As feasible, attend development team meetings & other all staff connections.
- Other duties as assigned & relevant, based on capacity and availability.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or recent graduate.
- Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts; adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
- Reliable, self-motivated, independent, and able to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed.
- Note that a background check is required for this position.
Nice to Have
- Students pursuing degrees in the fields of communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, business, or other related fields may be particularly interested in this position and are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in community engagement or donations management preferred, especially in the nonprofit industry.
- Graphic design skills and knowledge of photography/Photoshop is a plus.
- Additional proficiency in a refugee language preferred.
- Access to a vehicle and willing to use personal vehicle to transport donated and purchased items for delivery is preferred.
- Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds
Technical Stack
- Photoshop
- Photography
Team & Environment
Reports to the Development Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Gain insight into the processes necessary to run an efficient, multi-faceted nonprofit.
- Develop an understanding of partnership engagement and stewardship best practices.
- Develop professional communication skills, specifically related to mass market communications and social media.
- Improve professional communication skills when engaging with supporters, donors, and volunteers.
- Gain a better understanding of the refugee resettlement process and how the IRC fits into that process.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
Work Mode
At least 10 hours a week for at least 12 weeks, May 2026 through August 2026 in Utah.
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 Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.
