Family Reunification Community Engagement Intern (Unpaid)
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, Arizona, Glendale | |
 Nov 22, 2024 | |
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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. BACKGROUND: This internship is located within the Family Reunification Program, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Arizona in order to bolster applications and community education. The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Family Reunification Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC Arizona ability to meet client's rights. This position is an unpaid internship and requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months.Minimum Qualifications: RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist Family Reunification Team in maintaining accurate, up-to date data across pertinent databases * Collect and record community engagement prospect information * Attend community engagement events and information sessions * Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Family Reunification Team * Assist with Family Reunification Program needs including community engagement or other duties as needed * Attend and actively participate in staff meeting and events LEARNING OUTCOMES: * Students will develop an enhanced professional skill set, interact with other staff, clients and supervisors * Develop workplace skills and acquire specific experience needed to pursue professional goals * Students will gain knowledge of Affidavits of Relationship * Students will learn data collection and data management methods for program development and reporting * Students will have hands on experience on completing client intakes for program eligibility * Students will gain knowledge on the types of immigration and refugee benefits available to refugees and asylees REQUIREMENTS: The requirements should include: * An interest in international affairs and to work in a multi-cultural setting * Must have reliable work hours during regular office hours (9am-5pm) * Ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized * Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects * Work or volunteer experience with foreign populations * Computer literacy * Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities * Submit intern hours on dashboard Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. | |