Employment Program Intern (Unpaid)

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.

Location

New York, NY (Remote or In-Person)

Duration

3-4 months, 15-24 hrs/week (Academic-year candidates preferred)

Position Overview

The Employment Program Intern will support IRC New York's early employment programs, helping newly arrived refugees and immigrants achieve their career goals. The intern will assist with client intake, job coaching, training facilitation, and administrative tasks. They will also provide general program support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one job coaching and employment counseling

• Help clients with resumes, cover letters, and interview prep

• Conduct client enrollments, assessments, and follow-ups

• Track client progress using spreadsheets and ETO software

• Research job and vocational training opportunities in NYC

• Support Job Readiness Trainings (via Zoom/WhatsApp)

• Maintain and update client and employer databases

• Assist with administrative tasks and day-to-day program operations

• Help build and maintain employer and partner relationships

• Collaborate with other IRC teams and uphold confidentiality policies

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in employment services or social services

• Strong English communication skills

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, French, or Russian is preferred but not required

• Experience working with immigrant or refugee communities is a plus

• Comfortable using MS Office, email, and online platforms

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable

• Must pass a background check

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience delivering employment services

Exposure to immigrant support work in a nonprofit setting

Skills in job development, case tracking, and program administration

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.