What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Intern position at rescue?
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
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 Coin Coordinator.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12th, 2025.
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
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 Coin Coordinator.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12th, 2025.
