Refugee Resettlement Intern - Unpaid

Dallas

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Dallas
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
Closing Date:

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.

Description: The IRC in Dallas Matching Grant (MG) team provides early employment and case management services to ensure refugees achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence. The MG program is a federally funded, voluntary initiative that serves as an alternative to public cash assistance programs. MG aims to help refugees secure paid employment and achieve self-sufficiency within their first 180–280 days of arrival in the U.S. The MG intern will assist the MG Employment Supervisor and MG Coordinator with day-to-day program operations and directly support clients in both one-on-one and group settings.

Major Responsibilities:

Employment Support:
Assist clients with job search activities, including resume creation, online application completion, interview preparation, and onboarding support.
Assist with employment readiness workshops.
Provide transportation planning and interpretation support for employment-related appointments as needed.

Case Management Assistance:
Support the MG case manager in addressing client-specific needs, such as securing child care, accessing transportation, and identifying in-kind donation opportunities.
Provide gender-equitable services and advocate for women's empowerment within program delivery.

Community Engagement:
Assist with Matching Grant events and activities, including community outreach and volunteer engagement.
Facilitate referrals to ESL classes and other support services to enhance client integration.
Administrative Support:
Assist with maintaining accurate and compliant case files and documentation.
Input client progress data into IRC’s database system and assist with reporting requirements.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Hands-on experience with the implementation of a federally funded grant program.
Development of professional resumes and cover letters, aiding in the intern’s career growth.
Exposure to effective cross-cultural communication strategies and client coaching techniques.
Practical knowledge of outreach strategies and relationship building with community partners.
Advocacy skills to promote client rights and empowerment

Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:
Current enrollment in a college or university program related to social services, human resources, or other social and behavioral sciences.
Strong self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in team settings.
Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Confidence in public speaking or a willingness to develop this skill.
Ability to dedicate a minimum of 10-15 hours per week between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The role will be office-based tasks and fieldwork within the Dallas service delivery area.

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.

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