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Volunteer and Outreach Intern (Unpaid)

Job Id: req52921 Location: Elizabeth, NJ Country: United States Category: Social Work & Community Development Employee Category Intern Job Type: Part Time Work Arrangement: Fully Remote Open To Expatriates: No Currency: United States Dollar Compensation: Hourly

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JOB DESCRIPTION
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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.  

 

SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER WORK: 
This position is located within New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI). The Volunteer and Outreach Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Manager in the Development and Communications Department at RAI. This is an unpaid position that requires a minimum of 15 hours a week. Fully or Hybrid remote position.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Assist with volunteer and intern recruitment and onboarding processes 

  • Compile and post volunteer descriptions as needed  

  • Assist in managing volunteer and intern timesheets and timesheet entries each month. 

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

  • Attend community engagement events and information sessions 

  • Conduct outreach, networking activities, and other advertising to recruit and educate volunteers and partners as needed.

 

 

 

  

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Deep commitment to immigrant rights. 

  • Motivated, flexible, manages time effectively, and can work independently as well as within a team dynamic. 

  • IRC orientation and full background check (Live Scan & HireRight) required.  

 

IRC leading the way From Harm to Home.

 

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.


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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