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International Rescue Committee Summer 2025 Administration & Operations Assistant Intern in Tallahassee, Florida
Requisition ID: req57604
Job Title: Summer 2025 Administration & Operations Assistant Intern
Sector: Operations
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly
Location: Tallahassee, FL USA
Work Arrangement:In-person
Job Description
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 Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,500 refugees from 50 countries into Tallahassee, Florida.
SCOPE OF ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT INTERN WORK: The Administration & Operations Assistant Intern will w ork with the Operations team to provide administrative and operational support within the Florida offices. Assist with administrative tasks, operational tasks, and various other related duties. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Intern will assist the Operations Coordinator with the following tasks:
Support Administrative Assistant with managing reception materials, answering client
questions, and direct requests to appropriate staff members.
Assist with maintaining the reception area and lobby in a neat and professional manner.
Assist with liaising with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations.
Assist in covering the front desk for the Administrative Assistant.
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
Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist
Data entry of inventory counts into Excel and other platforms
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications.
Previous administrative experience preferred.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual language skills is a plus
REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass a background check
Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
This will be an in-person role.
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 12 th , 2025.
This position will report to the Operations Specialist.