Requisition ID: req52680

Job Title: Fall 2024 Operations and Administration Intern

Sector: Operations

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

Location: Atlanta, GA USA

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS INTERN WORK: Work with the Operations team to provide administrative and operational support within the IRC Georgia and Florida offices. Assist with administrative tasks, operational tasks, and other various related duties.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.  Accepting Atlanta-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Administrative Assistant with managing reception materials, answering client questions, and direct requests to appropriate staff members.

• Assist with maintaining the reception area and lobby in a neat and professional manner.

• Assist with liaising with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations.

• Assist in covering the front desk for the Administrative Assistant.

• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

• Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and part of a team.

• Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications.

• Previous administrative experience preferred.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual language skills a plus.

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.

• Must pass a background check.

• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

This is anin-personrole. This role will report to the Operations Coordinator.