Employment Program Intern (Unpaid)
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds 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 worlds 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 youre a solutions-driven passionate change-maker come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Position Overview
The Employment Program Intern will support IRC New Yorks early employment programs helping newly arrived refugees and immigrants achieve their career goals. The intern willassistwith client intake job coaching training facilitation and administrative tasks. They will also provide general program support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one job coaching and employment counseling
- Help clients with resumes cover letters and interview prep
- Conduct client enrollments assessments and follow-ups
- Track client progress using spreadsheets and ETO software
- Research job and vocational training opportunities in NYC
- Support Job Readiness Trainings (via Zoom/WhatsApp)
-Maintainand update client and employer databases
-Assistwith administrative tasks and day-to-day program operations
- Help build andmaintainemployer and partner relationships
- Collaborate with other IRC teams and uphold confidentiality policies
Qualifications
- Interest or experience in employment services or social services
- Strong English communication skills
- Bilingualproficiencyin Spanish French or Russian is preferred but not
- Experience working with immigrant or refugee communities is a plus
- Comfortable using MS Office email and online platforms
- Detail-oriented proactive and adaptable
- Must pass a background check
What Youll Gain
- Hands-on experience delivering employment services
- Exposure to immigrant support work in a nonprofit setting
- Skills in job development case tracking and program administration
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated ... View more
