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
Job Summary
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.
Interns will gain skill and experience in communications and outreach to newcomer families, learning to use interpretation services and navigate cultural differences.
In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Matching Summary
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.
Salary
unpaid
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct outreach to families
Compile attendance data
Conduct outreach to families
Coordinate and perform outreach
Lead distribution of newsletter
Complete required reporting
Nice-to-have
Solutions-driven, passionate change-maker
Navigate cultural differences
Second language proficiency desirable
Key Requirements
Must be based in US
Must be US citizen or have US work authorization
Enrolled in post-secondary institution or graduated within last 2 years
Undergraduate or graduate student in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field preferred
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred