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Winter/Spring Internship - Employer Engagement Program Intern - Unpaid

Denver

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Denver
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-05-15

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's 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 world's 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 you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Internship Overview: The Employer Engagement Communications and Development
Intern will support program development and implementation to support refugee
employees at the Employer Engagement Program (EEP) employer partners. This
opportunity allows interns to work closely with the EEP team and assist them with
tailoring program curriculum, connecting refugee employees to resources, and assist
refugee employees in integrating into the U.S. workforce. The Employer Engagement
Program is a grant acquired through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week for one semester January 15 – May 15, 2025; regular schedule each week during business hours 9am – 5pm.

Location: IRC Denver office, 1873 S. Bellaire St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222

Reports to: Employer Engagement Specialist, under the direction of the Career
Development and Financial Empowerment Supervisor.

Duties:

• Assist refugee employees with aspects of classroom participation, English-language acquisition, resume refining, professional development goals, etc.
• Collaborate with EEP team and Employment team to development program materials, including marketing materials (Newsletter, informational flyers), business development outreach and strategies, and classroom materials
• Account management, including fostering relationships with community partners and refugee stakeholders
• Specific projects could include: career services and job upgrades, developing partnerships with new employer partners/industry-specific employer outreach, creating and refining data systems and data analysis, and support classroom facilitation and curriculum refinement
• Support with event management and planning (job fairs, classroom, job club,
etc.)

Learning objectives:
The Employer Engagement Program interns will learn about the employment challenges faced by refugees in the U.S. workforce, and will explore ways to help them overcome barriers and work towards self-sufficiency, economic stability, and advancement in their goals related to their employment. They will gain skills in engaging with community members, employment specialists, and employer-related companies regarding refugee populations and learn how the resettlement process works. The EEP interns will also learn about the process of working underneath a grant and adhering to program objectives.

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.  

Please note: This is an unpaid position open to those residing in the Denver metro and surrounding communities. No compensation or relocation assistance is offered.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Skills:   

• Enrollment as undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
• Willingness to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency. Platforms such as language line, Tarjimly, and Google Translate will be at your disposal.
• Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds.
• Basic understanding of US job search processes and work culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Skills:
• Proficiency in another language desirable but not required.
• Be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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