Community Engagement Intern
United States of America
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: United States of America
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Civil Society and Local governance
- 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.
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. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK
The aim of community engagement is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Silver Spring order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for humanitarian immigrant clients. The Community Engagement Intern will work towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Silver Spring’s ability to meet newcomer client needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct outreach to and coordinate meetings with community partners to recruit volunteers based on volunteer needs.
Support overall volunteer programming by onboarding volunteers, researching volunteer best practices, and suggesting changes to programs based on volunteer feedback.
Assist in planning events to recognize community partners and volunteers and deepen engagement with the community.
Support in the creation of content for social media, the IRC website, monthly newsletter and outreach materials.
Track community partnerships across IRC in Silver Spring programs.
Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Intern will acquire detailed knowledge of programs available for refugees and asylees by way of a humanitarian non-profit.
Intern will learn to communicate effectively with clients across cultures.
Intern will learn reporting requirements for resettlement agencies and how to capture data to improve services
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum commitment of at least 20 hours per week. Availability for some weeknights and weekends required.
Ability to work in-person required.
Passionate about immigration, refugees and serving others.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.