About the role#
The Refugee TANF Coordination Program (RTCP) provides holistic support to humanitarian immigrant parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. The program helps households maintain benefit compliance, reduces barriers to self-sufficiency, and assists parents in securing full-time employment. As an intern, you will work directly under the supervision of an RTCP employment specialist to support these goals.
What you'll do#
- Assess new clients by creating individual employment plans and pre-employment budgets.
- Conduct bulk Zoom or in-person skill-building sessions on topics like job readiness, interviews, digital literacy, and credential evaluation.
- Assist clients with public benefit application follow-up, coordinate with external service providers, and manage referrals.
- Build individualized resumes and cover letters, identify job leads, and complete applications alongside clients.
- Research potential employer partners and conduct outreach.
- Maintain accurate records through electronic data entry and organize required client documentation.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the RTCP team.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or someone within 12 months of graduation.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week over three full working days for three months. A full-time schedule of 32-40 hours is preferred.
- Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Interest in working with refugee and humanitarian populations.
- Fluency in Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Spanish, Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda, Tigrinya, or Amharic is a plus.
- Access to an insured vehicle is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- The role is on-site and unpaid, though interns may be eligible for a $15 per day reimbursement to offset food and travel costs.
- This position is for the Winter 2027 term.
- Selected applicants must complete a background check.
About International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee is a nonprofit organization that provides humanitarian aid to people affected by war and disaster. Founded in 1933, it operates in more than 50 countries and 28 cities across the United States. The organization focuses on areas such as refugee resettlement, health care, and emergency relief. It employs over 13,000 people to support its mission of assisting displaced populations.
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