International Relief Teams is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering caused by poverty, disaster, and neglect around the world and in the US by sending relief supplies, financial support, volunteer teams, and other assistance to where it is needed most. In the last year alone, we have provided support in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Mexico, and the U.S. Since our founding 35 years ago, International Relief Teams has deployed more than 7,500 volunteers and delivered more than $674 million in aid to 76 countries.
While our overall impact is quite significant, what has been key to International Relief Teams’ success is that we have remained small and nimble. Our number one priority is to identify the most efficient way to deliver aid where it is needed most. To this end, we have developed an incredible ability to work in- country with highly effective organizations and leaders on the front lines of humanitarian challenges. As partners, we work together to accomplish mutual goals in alleviating human suffering by leveraging resources to achieve the greatest impact. Our programs fall into two general impact areas:
Based in San Diego, our 8-tember team is passionate about alleviating human suffering around the world. Although we are a well-established organization with strong financial reserves and 35 years of history, we embrace the culture and operating ethos of a startup. For us, this means thinking creatively, encouraging innovation, moving quickly, and accepting an element of risk, as and when required. International Relief Teams is governed by a dedicated and supportive Board of Directors.
This is an onsite position, based in our corporate office located at 3545 Camino del Rio South, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92108.
Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer, and in collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer, the Grants and Development Intern will map existing grant opportunities offered by institutional, foundation, and corporate donors. The Grants and Development Intern will research priorities and programmatic approaches and determine whether they fit IRT strategic objectives. The Partnership intern will produce recommendations for engagement and will analyze potential venues for collaboration. This is a highly collaborative role working hand in hand with IRT’s leadership team, program staff, and its partners. This is a summer internship, but the position may become permanent based on results and organizational priorities.
Under the supervision of the Chief Programs Officer: