Walk-in Services Intern (summer 2026)

International Rescue Committee Inc

Silver Spring, United States
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Conduct in-person screenings
Complete program enrollment forms
Assist clients with applying for benefits
The Walk-In Services team is the first point of contact for nearly 2,000 new walk-in clients annually, ensuring timely access to internal and external programming and benefits for humanitarian immigrants

Job Summary

  • The Walk-In Services team is the first point of contact for nearly 2,000 new walk-in clients annually, ensuring timely access to internal and external programming and benefits for humanitarian immigrants.
  • Responsibilities include conducting in-person screenings, assisting clients with public benefit applications, completing enrollment forms, and tracking service provision through electronic data entry.
  • Interns will gain US resettlement agency experience, learn about programs and public benefits, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and understand tracking and reporting requirements.

Matching Summary

The Walk-In Services team is the first point of contact for nearly 2,000 new walk-in clients annually, ensuring timely access to internal and external programming and benefits for humanitarian immigrants.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct in-person screenings
  • Complete program enrollment forms
  • Assist clients with applying for benefits
  • Track service provision
  • Proficient digital literacy skills
  • Organized and attentive to detail

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Interest in humanitarian immigrants
  • Communicate with global population
  • Effective utilization of interpreters

Key Requirements

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student
  • Less than 12 months out of school
  • Minimum 24 hours per week commitment
  • Three-month commitment
  • Three full working days per week
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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