Operations Intern (Spring 2027)

The Operations Intern supports the IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland by assisting with office inventory management, administrative support, and coordination of office events and meetings. This internship provides exposure to non-profit operations, compliance standards, and humanitarian community engagement in a dynamic office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Team to manage and maintain digital and physical files for office inventory.
• Support office inventory needs, including contributions in-kind (CIK) and procured inventory via day-to-day storage, tracking and reporting.
• Support on and off-site storage needs.
• Assist with IT and office supply inventory.
• Support smooth functioning of office infrastructure including front desk support.
• Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings.

Requirements

• Working towards a degree at a college or university. Must be a current student or within 12 months of schooling.
• Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation will be processed as volunteers.
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability, and proven success in managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
• Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus).
• Interest or work in logistics, procurement, or IT.
• Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.

Skills

• Office Inventory Management
• Administrative Support
• Event Coordination
• Meeting Coordination
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Procurement
• Logistics Management
• Information Technology
• Compliance Standards
• Humanitarian Engagement

Languages

English