IRC Wichita Policy Intern Spring 2027 at Theirc, Wichita, KS

IRC Wichita Policy Intern Spring 2027 at Theirc in Wichita, KS. Internship. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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 50 countries and 28 US cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the US ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, to gain hands-on experience in public policy, research, and advocacy within an international humanitarian organization. The Policy Intern will support the IRC's efforts to understand policy developments affecting refugees, immigrants, and other displaced populations, with a particular focus on issues relevant to Kansas and the broader region.

Working closely with IRC staff, the Policy Intern will conduct policy research, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze relevant policies, prepare written materials, and support community engagement and advocacy initiatives. The intern will contribute to efforts to strengthen the organization's understanding of the policy landscape and communicate how policy decisions affect the communities IRC serves.

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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.

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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.