International Rescue Committee
Information Systems Intern
International Rescue Committee, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Information Systems Intern
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. Scope of Intern Work
The Information Systems Intern will be responsible for managing and enhancing ETO, the primary database of the International Rescue Committee's New York program office. The intern will receive hands-on experience with database management, API calls, and software development. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with other interns, program teams, and senior leadership to build product enhancements and optimize workflows. The intern will complete a large-scale project connecting multiple data management systems via a custom-built API using Power Automate. This intern will complete the internship with enhanced technical skills, problem solving capabilities, and a robust project portfolio. Responsibilities
Identify areas for workflow optimization and build automations as necessary. Design, build, and test API calls including GET and PUSH requests. Work with Power Automate to connect our database to our existing business processes. Address any user inquiries relating to ETO or Power Automate as assigned. Assist with creating new touchpoints and entities in ETO as necessary. Assist with batch uploading data into ETO as necessary. Learning Objectives
Gain firsthand knowledge of ETO, a primary information system used by Humanitarian Nongovernmental Organizations and how it can be used to scale social impact. Enhance problem solving capabilities by engaging in solutions architecture in a professional setting. Expand technical capacity by building automations that optimize staff workflows.
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. Scope of Intern Work
The Information Systems Intern will be responsible for managing and enhancing ETO, the primary database of the International Rescue Committee's New York program office. The intern will receive hands-on experience with database management, API calls, and software development. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with other interns, program teams, and senior leadership to build product enhancements and optimize workflows. The intern will complete a large-scale project connecting multiple data management systems via a custom-built API using Power Automate. This intern will complete the internship with enhanced technical skills, problem solving capabilities, and a robust project portfolio. Responsibilities
Identify areas for workflow optimization and build automations as necessary. Design, build, and test API calls including GET and PUSH requests. Work with Power Automate to connect our database to our existing business processes. Address any user inquiries relating to ETO or Power Automate as assigned. Assist with creating new touchpoints and entities in ETO as necessary. Assist with batch uploading data into ETO as necessary. Learning Objectives
Gain firsthand knowledge of ETO, a primary information system used by Humanitarian Nongovernmental Organizations and how it can be used to scale social impact. Enhance problem solving capabilities by engaging in solutions architecture in a professional setting. Expand technical capacity by building automations that optimize staff workflows.