Requisition ID: req52688

Job Title: Fall 2024 Volunteer Management Intern

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

Location: Tallahassee, FL

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 Big Bend communities.

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Tallahassee in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Volunteer Management Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Tallahassee’s ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. P lease note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help recruit volunteers, interns, and Americorps members;

• Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases;

• Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers, interns, and Americorps members;

• Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed;

• Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team;

• Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising;

• Attend community, networking, and recruitment events with Resource Development staff;

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.

  Qualifications

  REQUIREMENTS:

• An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues;

• Effective communication and writing skills;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects;

• A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting;

• Time management

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

  This is i n-position in Tallahassee, FL .

  This position reports to the Volunteer Specialist.