NYSA Summer Photography Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue CommitteeNew York, New York

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Part-time

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Entry-level

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Job Description

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.

TITLE: Newcomer Youth Summer Academy 2026 Photography Intern (2 positions)LOCATION: In-person, ManhattanSTART DATE: June 29, 2026DURATION: June 29 – August 21, 2026POSITION REPORTS TO: Operations Coordinator, Youth ProgramsDETAILS: Part-time; W/F; varied 4-15 hours/week

SCOPE OF WORK: The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 135 students from ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and life skills classes. Community Events are heldon Wednesdays. Field Trips are held on Fridays. The Photographer will create high quality stock photos for the IRC’s internal and external purposes, including newsletters, funder reports and yearbook. The Photographer will work asneeded on-site at the Academy. The Photographer will work collaboratively with the Yearbook Coordinator and Graphic Designer to ensure the Academy is well-documented and the Yearbook is a valued item of memorabilia for students and families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Photograph Newcomer Youth Summer Academy events, classes, take student and staff portraits

Provide communication regularly with IRC administrators, Yearbook Coordinator and Graphic Designer

Provide images in easy to download files organized by date and event

Edit photo rolls

Edit photos*To be considered, photographer must be able to commit to photographing at least 50% of thetop priority days/events, which are:

Staff Training

First Day of School

In-class and around-school candid photographs

Wednesday mid-day community events (e.g. Concert, International Food & Fashion Festival, Talent Show)

Field trips (every Friday)

Student & staff yearbook portraits

Graduation (Friday)LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Intern will enhance skills to document clients of diverse backgrounds and ages

2. Intern will gain hands on experience with different types of photography (portraits, class-setting, events, and action shots)

3. Intern will develop an understanding of photography ethics, especially when working with refugee and youth populations

REQUIREMENTS:

must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization,

must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.

Photographer with at least two years photographing experience

Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

Flexible, and able to solve problems

High level of cultural competence

Fluency with photo editing programs

Experience working with diverse populations and youth desirable

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Consent to photos being the property of IRC and not for use by the photographer without IRC’s permission

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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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.

Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

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 $163 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.

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