Spring 2026 : Data Automation Intern (Unpaid)

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.

IRC BACKGROUND : Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression throughout the U.S. IRC in San Diego has resettled over 31,000 refugees to San Diego County over the past 50 years and provides numerous program services. In San Diego, the IRC opened its doors in 1975 and has grown to serve approximately 7,000 refugee and immigrant individuals from 115 countries of origin each year through 5 different departments.

SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP :

The Data Automation Intern will contribute to the operational excellence and innovation of the IRC in San Diego by supporting data management initiatives focused on data extraction, transformation, and loading. The intern will assist in integrating and consolidating datasets from various sources and building automation modules using tools such as Python, SQL, Excel automation, and API-based data connectors.

The role includes automating recurring tasks, improving data reliability, supporting internal reporting needs, and participating in data quality checks for the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database and related data sources to strengthen data integrity and program reporting.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :

• Interns will gain expertise in data management, automation, ETL workflow and performance reporting to support decision-making in a nonprofit focused on refugees and underserved communities.
• Interns will improve their ability to manage and ensure data accuracy through quality control activities, while learning about CRM systems and information management used in the nonprofit sector.
• Interns will practice designing and presenting visual reports to effectively communicate data insights to diverse stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

With oversight from the Data and Emerging Tech Coordinator, the Data Automation Intern will :

REQUIREMENTS :

Compensation : This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Working Environment :

The Data Automation Internship offers flexibility, with the opportunity to be 80% remote.

El Cajon and City Heights Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm PST. Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability.

Standard of Professional Conduct : The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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US Benefits : We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include : 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer : IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.