About the role#
The Economic Empowerment program helps refugees achieve self-sufficiency by connecting them with entry-level work. As an intern, you will work under the supervision of an employment specialist to help clients overcome barriers to employment and secure full-time jobs.
What you'll do#
- Assess new clients by creating individual initial employment plans.
- Create individualized resumes and cover letters for clients.
- Assist with finding job leads and completing job applications.
- Research potential employer partners and conduct outreach.
- Track service provision through electronic data entry.
- Organize required client documentation.
- Manage the distribution and tracking of in-kind donations.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the employment team.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or someone within 12 months of graduation.
- Ability to commit to at least 24 hours per week, including three full working days.
- Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to learn new software.
- 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, Spanish, Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda, Tigrinya, or Amharic is a plus.
- Access to an insured vehicle is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- The term for this position is Winter 2027.
- This is an unpaid internship position.
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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