Requisition ID: req52672

Job Title: Fall 2024 Employment Intern

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

Location: Tallahassee, FL USA

Work Arrangement:In-person

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 Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,500 refugees from 50 countries into Tallahassee, Florida.

SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT INTERN WORK: The Employment Intern will work with the Employment team to assist eligible refugee clients find jobs and prepare them to enter the workforce by providing supporting services, while also completing clerical work such as data entry and case file organization . Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employment Intern will assist the Employment Supervisor with the following tasks:

• Research potential employers and community partners as it relates to Early Employment

• Work one-on-one with refugee clients by conducting job readiness counseling and training

• Assist clients in filling out online and paper applications

• Accompany refugee clients to job interviews and orientations

• Assist Employment Specialists by entering case notes and other data entry into relevant

  databases

• Assist Employment Specialists by creating and maintaining client case files.

• Provide general administrative support for Economic Empowerment team

• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest in working with an international population

• Proficiency with employment related activities

• Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Ability to work independently

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research

• Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a background check

• Must be at least 18 years old

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

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

  This will be an in-person role.

  This position will report to the Employment Supervisor .