*Please note: this is an unpaid internship. The position is anticipated to start in August - September 2024.* 

IRC SAN DIEGO BACKGROUND:Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression throughout the U.S. IRC in San Diego has resettled over 31,000 refugees to San Diego County over the past 48 years and provides numerous programservices.InSanDiego,theIRC openeditsdoors in1975andhasgrowntoserveapproximately 7,000 refugee and immigrant individuals from 115 countries of origin each year through 5 different departments.

SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP: The role will offer vital assistance to the Development Team at the IRC in San Diego, aiding in stakeholder engagement by organizing strategic events, leading the local communicationsplanning,andotherassignedbusinessdevelopmentprojects.Theinternplaysapivotal part in involving the community and producing materials to back the IRC's work in significant ways.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• SupporttheplanningofIRCinSanDiegofundraisingevents, includingstrategyaroundsocial media, outreach, material production, sponsorship research, and ticket sales.

• Brainstormandcreateastrategicoutreachplanandcontenttoengagenewcommunity partners, university contacts, and other groups supporting IRC events.

• ManageIRC webpagesandsocialmediatoensureinformationiscurrentandregularly updated.

• Aidincontentcollectionandstorytellingprojectsforwebandsocialmedia platforms.

• Opportunitytotranscribeclientinterviews,gathercontentforIRCsocialmediaaccounts.

• AidtheDevelopmentTeaminsecuringin-kinddonationsforrefugeeandasylum-seeking clients.

• ProvideadministrativesupporttotheDevelopmentTeambyassistingwithdataentry, producing acknowledgments, and other cultivation activities.

• ParticipateinweeklymeetingswiththeDevelopmentTeamandbi-weeklystaffmeetings.

LEARNINGOBJECTIVES

1. Intern willlearnhowtoplanandexecutemajorfundraisingandcommunityevents

1. Intern willlearnaboutstrategicplanningforfundraisingandcommunications.

1. Intern willlearnaboutadministrativeprocessesinthenon-profitspace.