Make a Lasting Impact

​​​​​​The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Your impact starts here. Join us and take the next step in your career to ensure we continue to deliver new and better solutions to help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

Global Team, Global Impact

Our global staff of over 20,000 spans more than 40 countries and 133 nationalities. Your impact is felt worldwide.

Why Choose the IRC?

Work that has meaning: Every day at the IRC is a chance to make a difference through a purpose-driven career. Whether you're working directly with communities or providing support behind the scenes, you will be part of a diverse team that is always innovating, scaling, and testing new and better solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.


Global scale, diverse workplace: At the IRC, we believe that the diversity of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40 countries. You'll get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging diverse perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, included and heard.  


Challenging work, innovative solutions: We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and pride ourselves in setting industry-leading standards while practicing evidence and data-lead strategies. Come challenge norms, shatter conventions, and pioneer change while working on real, nuanced and complex issues we face in the world today.  


We take care of our people: We’re an empathetic community that truly cares for one another. Our comprehensive safety and security initiatives ensure a safe work environment, while our continuous learning and development programs provide ongoing opportunities for personal and career advancement.  

The Values That Guide Us

Integrity
We are open, honest and trustworthy in dealing with clients, partners, coworkers, donors, funders and the communities we affect. 
Service
We are responsible to the people we serve and the donors who enable our services. 
Accountability
We are accountable—individually and collectively—for our behaviors, actions and results.
Equality
We strive for equal outcomes for our clients and colleagues by promoting equitable access to opportunities and services. 

Our Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the IRC, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and building a culture where everyone feels included and respected. We believe that a wide range of perspectives, experiences, cultures and backgrounds enrich our organization and enable us to develop and implement innovative solutions to meet our clients' immediate and longer term needs.

Our Benefits

The IRC offers its employees a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, aiming to ensure the well-being and growth of our staff.
Industry Competitive Salary
Health Care Coverage
Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Generous Retirement Savings
Paid Time Off
Financial Coaching
Employee Assistance & Resilience Program
Business Travel Support
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What Our Employees Are Saying
At the IRC, I have been able to work on some of the most innovative projects focused on unlocking solutions and delivering support in new ways that fosters creativity. I love that our work is evidence based and our team strives for best use of our resources, efficiency, inclusiveness, localization while also remembering to have fun!
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Mira Abou Hashem
Sr Program Coordinator, ​​​​​​​Strategic Growth – Jordan
Culture within IRC is unique. We respect our staff, partners and clients, and we listen and value their perspectives even if it is different from ours.
The culture of respect within the organization is amazing and I have not seen it elsewhere. Staff at the IRC believes in what they do. It's not just a job. it's a passion for work.
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Mohamed Riyas
Regional Emergency Director, Asia  – Thailand
Being part of the IRC is exciting because we motivate each other to bring our most authentic, true selves to work every day. We support each other by openly sharing information, are responsive and communicative and create a safe space to provide feedback.
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Kat Leander
Sr Recruiter – U.S.
People at the IRC genuinely care about each other and this empathy translates into a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. The collaborative spirit and shared commitment our mission create a unique work environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
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Sylvie Kochkarian
Sr HR Special Projects Lead  – Jordan
The work environment in IRC is a compassionate and empathetic one. IRC goes above and beyond to support its staff and provide the necessary means to create a collaborative healthy work environment.
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Devar Nazar Sher
Partnerships Coordinator – Iraq
It is very humbling and rewarding to work for an organization with such a rich and sustained history of helping solve some of the world's most difficult challenges. To be able to be part of work like that motivates me to show up and do my best to serve our clients.
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Darryl Young Jr
Executive Director – U.S.
What sustains my commitment to the IRC is the continuous empowerment I have received since day one, the tangible impact of our work and the services we provide for our clients, and the opportunities to continuously challenge myself and grow.
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Nour Koussaibany
Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator – Lebanon
The work environment at the IRC is everything! Collaboration and helping one another is just part of our culture.  
Everyone I've worked with know the importance of what we do, is deeply committed to our mission and so caring for one another.
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Frank Sabatini
Staff Attorney –  U.S.
I joined the IRC with no prior nonprofit experience, but their exceptional training and development programs have allowed me grow tremendously as a professional. 13 years later I'm still here, dedicated to nurturing and guiding my colleagues to also reach their full potential.
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Mondartus Mondaye
Sr Supply Chain Coordinator  –  Sierra Leone

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