WHAT WE DO
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:
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
Based in San Diego, our 8-member 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.
LOCATION
This is an onsite position, based in our corporate office located at 3545 Camino del Rio South, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92108, with frequent travels to Mexico, primarily Baja California including the cities of Tijuana, Ensenada, and San Quintin. Hence, the intern must be fluent and able to work in Spanish. Travel to other locations / countries where IRT operates is also possible.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer but working under the supervision of the Program Development Specialist, the Partnership Intern provides support in the overall development of IRT’s approach to Partnerships. The Partnership intern provides support in the identification and analysis of local partners across two or more countries who may be of relevance to IRT’s strategy and program implementation. The Partnerships Intern will carry out capacity and learning needs assessments (LNA) of partners to provide recommendations to address technical, operational, financial, and programmatic gaps, and will develop materials to train partners and IRT staff. This is a highly collaborative role working hand in hand with IRT’s leadership team, program staff, and its partners.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with the Chief Programs Officer:
BACKGROUND PROFILE
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND CV AND COVER LETTER TO JOBS@IRTEAMS.ORG WITH THE SUBJECT “PARTNERSHIPS INTERN.”