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 Women's Resilience Center (WRC) is a safe, collaborative space where the diverse needs of all women+ are respected and where they can seek, share, and obtain information about their rights and their inherent potential for safety, health, education, economic wellbeing, and power. It is a responsive, creative space that engages women+ as co-creators and encourages expression, enhanced wellbeing, and community connectedness. (When we use the term women+, this includes women of all ages, all abilities, diverse ethnic and religious affiliation and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities.) 

 

SCOPE OF COMMUNITY FRIDGE INTERN WORK: In this internship, students will have the opportunity to contribute to the community fridge located within the El Cajon office, directly impacting IRC clients’ access to nutritious food. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Based on intern skills and experience, responsibilities may include a combination of program support, administrative/data support, and direct service: 

Weekly stocking of the community fridge 

Engaging with community partners to facilitate food donations 

Gleaning and/or sorting food donations 

Fridge cleaning and general maintenance/upkeep 

Preparing outreach materials such as flyers, slides, or brochures 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

Intern will have the opportunity to engage with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds 

Intern will expand their experience providing direct client services and in-kind support 

Intern will obtain exposure to project management activities on a small scale, ensuring the smooth operation of the community fridge project 

 

 REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be currently enrolled (or a recent graduate) in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s program focused on Women’s/Gender Studies, Public Health, Social Work, Nutrition, Health Sciences, or a related field. 

Must have driver’s license and reliable transportation  

Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

Excellent organization and time-management skills 

Proactive, motivated, and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable work environment 

Demonstrated success working and communicating with people of varied English-speaking abilities strongly preferred  

 

This position reports to the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Supervisor. 

 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship opportunity. 

 

Working Environment:  

The Community Fridge Program (WRC) Internship is in-person at the El Cajon office 

San Diego Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST. Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability.  

 

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.