What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern - Unpaid position at International Rescue Committee?
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.
TITLE : Marketing Intern
LOCATION : Dallas, TX
START DATE : May 2025
DURATION : 3 months starting; 10 - 15 hours per week
Important Note : This is an unpaid internship.
BACKGROUND : 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 at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
SCOPE OF WORK : The IRC in Dallas has provided training and assistance to small businesses in their path to establishing themselves in the commercial landscape, in real life and online. The Marketing Program will provide administrative and direct service support to the program and its clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES : Based on intern skills and experience, responsibilities may include a combination of program support, administrative support, and direct service :
Help our clients establish a build a digital presence through social media, websites, google pages, etc.
Help to promote and market IRC Dallas events and webinars.
Develop monthly newsletter of the organization's clients and upcoming trainings.
Create resources for the organization and its clients, such as FAQ sheets and analysis of business opportunities, through analyzing past program data and researching current trends and opportunities.
A good understanding of social media marketing techniques is desired. Social media require excellent writing, communication and computer skills.
Develop marketing and outreach materials, and collect success stories
Minimum Qualifications : REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (business, marketing, publicity, communication) or outstanding current undergraduate pursuing a relevant degree.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe, Photoshop and similar design software.
Experience with both administrative work and direct service with diverse populations.
Excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively collaborate
English fluency required, proficiency in a refugee language (Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, Vietnamese, Spanish, Somali) a plus
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
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.
