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
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 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 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. 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.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, time management, ability to work independently and in a team
- Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (including Excel)
- Previous supply chain/inventory experience
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
- 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
- Authorized to work in the United States; employer does not provide visa sponsorship
- Ability to use personal insured vehicle or IRC vehicle to transport donated items as needed
What We Do
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief, health care, and support to refugees and people affected by conflict and disaster.
