Refugee Economic Empowerment Intern (Spring 2026)
PlayMatters
About this role
An Economic Empowerment Intern at the IRC supports programs that help refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment placement and workforce-readiness services. The intern is part of the employment team, participates in program activities for a semester, and is based in the IRC Silver Spring office.
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About PlayMatters
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About PlayMatters
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$23k – $32k
per year
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