Economic Empowerment Intern; Summer UNPAID

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.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non‑sectarian, non‑profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self‑sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK:
Finding and maintaining employment is a key element to refugee self‑sufficiency. The intern will assist IRC employment staff to identify potential employers and job opportunities for refugee clients. The intern will complete job applications, assist with resume writing, prepare clients for job interviews, fill out new hire paperwork, shop for needed work clothes and tools, and accompany clients to their first day of work.

Depending on the intern's schedule, h/she may act as a teaching assistant in job readiness classes. The intern will also provide administrative support including documenting job search activities and delivering appointment notices to clients' homes.

• Conduct employment assessments, create resumes, complete cover letters, apply for jobs, prepare clients for interviews, fill out new hire paperwork, accompany clients to interviews, orientations, and first day of work.
• Provide post‑employment placement follow‑up support and address challenges or concerns expressed by client or employer.
• Provide support to clients in addressing barriers to self‑sufficiency; barriers include limited English proficiency, lack of work experience, lack of childcare, lack of transportation, etc.
• Develop employer partnerships through research and targeted outreach.
• Consolidate and organize client service delivery data into appropriate spreadsheets and databases; track and casenote employment placements and progress, services, and other data in IRC’s database.
• Model appropriate workplace dress and manner.
• Transport to and assist with employment related activities.
• Research potential job openings and complete employment applications.
• Document activities in case files and provide other administrative support as appropriate.
• Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation.
• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage clients in a counseling/coaching role.
• Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working in a global setting.
• A car is required for this internship.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Economic Empowerment Supervisor.

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.

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.