Supply Chain Intern - UNPAID

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.

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 25 U.S. cities to provide humanitarian aid to those in need. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from more than 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. Serving over 5,000 individuals annually, we provide integration support including casework, education, healthcare navigation, and school enrollment services.

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

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and part of a team
• Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications
• Previous supply chain/inventory experience is a plus
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

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 Coordinator.

• The internship will be filled on a rolling basis.
• We will continue to accept applications until December 11th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first.
• Internship will begin the week of January 11th, 2027.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.

IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.