Extended Services Intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

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.

Scope of Work

Extended services interns will assist IRC’s intensive case management (ICM) team, extended case management (ECM) team, and services for older refugees program (SOR) with daily activities that support the long-term integration of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

The ICM and SOR intern will support case management to single-headed refugee households; survivors of domestic violence; older refugees; youth and young adults without parents or permanent guardians; refugees experiencing mental health or psychological difficulties; refugees with physical disabilities or medical conditions.

Interns will work closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to develop service plans to meet individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements.

The extended services intern will support vulnerable clients for a period of twelve months, with a particular focus on medically vulnerable clients. The intern will work with the extended services department to connect at-risk clients to the healthcare, education,and psychosocial resources that support their individual goals.

• Reports To
• Extended Services Coordinator or Caseworker
• Learning Objectives
• Gain an understanding of the U.S. refugee resettlement process and services available to clients in Baltimore.
• Learn how to effectively facilitate and advocate for clients’ access to timely and responsive medical care and supportive services.
• Learn how to identify, adapt and create appropriate health educational resources and services for global clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with remotely arranging transportation to medical and other required appointments.
• In coordination with the extended services team, conduct virtual home or community-based orientation sessions on topics relevant to ICM, ECM and SOR clients such as using public transportation, making medical appointments, accessing community resources, etc.
• Assist with service documentation through case-notes and case file maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred.
• Prior experience and/or interest in case management, social work or public health preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced and global environment.
• Flexible and reliable, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications (databases, Box).
• Fluency in English required. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle with current insurance and the ability to travel regularly throughout Baltimore strongly preferred.

Position Details

• IN-PERSON: Spring 2027 internships will be hybrid. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.
• DATES: Internships start with a required orientation on Wednesday, Jan 27th (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM). Regular weekly hours start the week of Jan 27th, 2027, and will continue through May 16th, 2027 (14 total weeks).
• HOURS: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 14 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 3 days per week.
• LAPTOP: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.
• REIMBURSEMENT: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Spring 2027 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office)..

Application Process

• DUE DATE: apply online at careers.rescue.org by 11:59 PM ET on Monday January 4th.
• INTERVIEWS: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews beginning January 2026. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately January 4th through January 20th, 2027.
• OFFERS: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than 20th, 2027. Confirmations will be due at the latest by January 22nd, 2027.