IRC Baltimore interns support refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants as they settle and build self-sufficiency in the Baltimore area. Depending on the team, responsibilities include:
 

• Assisting clients, in person or remotely, with key services such as public benefits, Social Security and Maryland ID applications and medical appointment transportation
• Supporting intake appointments and eligibility assessments
• Leading orientation sessions on topics such as banking, public transit and accessing community resources
• Helping develop service plans and connecting clients to healthcare, education and other resources
• Supporting job searches, interview preparation and job readiness training
• Maintaining service documentation through case notes and file management
• Providing legal research support under attorney supervision (legal team)
• Supporting daily office operations (operations team)

Interns receive supervision and training in case management, public benefits and cross-cultural communication.

Candidates should have:

• Interest in working with refugees and immigrants
• Interest in case management or social work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases
• Language skills (preferred)

For the Childrens Legal Services Internship, students must be enrolled in a law program.

Please submit Resume & Cover Letter through the Workday application portal. We take on ~15 interns a cohort/semester.

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture and other immigrants to thrive in Baltimore and around Maryland. 

The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors and local volunteers to help refugees and immigrants integrate and contribute to our communities. 

In Baltimore and other offices across the country, the IRC helps refugees and immigrants to thrive and rebuild their lives.