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.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s 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 was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 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 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 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. Assist with 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  

Assist with 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 with all policies, procedures, and protocols 

Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard 

Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:

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 

Previous supply chain/inventory experience is a plus 

Fluent in English, both spoken and written 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Must submit intern 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. 

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

 

This will be an in-person role. 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 8th, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2025.    

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.