Asylum Seeker Program Support Intern (unpaid)

IRC

New York, NY, United States
Case management support
Client orientation facilitation
Referral research and engagement
The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • Interns will support asylum seeker programs in New York City by assisting with orientations, referral research, and program operations, gaining hands-on immigration advocacy experience.
  • The IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Case management support
  • Client orientation facilitation
  • Referral research and engagement
  • Program administration and documentation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Trauma-informed direct support
  • Multilingual team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in immigration advocacy
  • Social justice and advocacy interest
  • Strong research and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented organizational skills
  • Comfortable with sensitive emotional topics
  • Spanish or other language proficiency
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Must be US citizen or have US work authorization
  • Enrolled in or recent graduate of post-secondary institution
  • At least 2 years direct services experience considered
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Preferred proficiency in Spanish or other specified languages

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or have US work authorization

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