Requisition ID: req47615

　　Job Title: Operations Intern- Spring/Summer 2024 Unpaid

　　Sector: Operations

　　Employment Category: Intern

　　Employment Type: Part-Time

　　Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

　　Location: Wichita, KS USA

　　Work Arrangement:In-person

　　Job Description

　　Title: Operations Intern Spring/ Summer 2024

　　Location: Wichita, KS - In person

　　Duration: Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 semesters

　　Position reports to: Operations Manager

　　Hours: Part time - 10 –15 hours/week

　　Please note that this is an unpaid position.

　　Background

　　Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. In addition, the IRC in Kansas provides community outreach, education and training, and case management services to victims of human trafficking and other at-risk individuals and families are served through employment services, job readiness training, adult education and immigration services.

　　Internship Summary

　　This internship is located within the Operations Department, whose purpose is to provide clients with the necessary goods, as well as to keep inventory of procurement and donations. The Operations Intern will work closely with the Inventory Specialist and Supply Chain Specialist, finance, development, and programs towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Kansas’ ability to meet IRC client needs. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

　　Activities

　　Assist with tracking in-kind donations for IRC’s inventory tracking system.

　　Work with staff to identify in-kind donations that are most necessary for IRC clients.

　　Support with the acceptance and distribution of in-kind donations, and necessary documentation.

　　Identify potential donors of household goods and other in-kind goods that will assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency.

　　Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.

　　Assist with procurement.

　　Work with staff to identify vendors for items for clients.

　　Time Commitment

　　For the sake of stability and continuity, the IRC asks for a minimum commitment of 6 months, with at least 10-15 hours per week.

　　Training

　　In-depth training will be provided for interns regarding programming and the various needs of clients accessing services. A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Implementation of procedures

　　Development/Improvement of processes

　　Inventory Management

　　Donor/community relationship

　　Team work

　　Vendor relationship

　　Procurement policies and best practices

　　Skills & Qualifications

　　Effective communication and writing skills with a strong attention to detail

　　Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects

　　A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting

　　Prior experience in a non-profit setting a plus

　　Prior relevant coursework preferred

　　IRC leading the way from harm to home.

　　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 or disability.

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