Summer 2025 Economic Empowerment - Employment Intern - UNPAID

Wichita

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Wichita
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Economics
- Labour Market Policy
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.

PURPOSE: The IRC Wichita Employment team is dedicated to providing comprehensive employment services to our clients, including job searches, application assistance, and interview preparation. Additionally, the team supports clients in developing essential life skills, such as using public transportation and managing rent and utility payments. These case management tasks are time-consuming and require increased capacity to ensure consistent service delivery. The involvement of interns significantly enhances the effectiveness of these services, ensuring clients receive the necessary support effectively.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Employment intern/volunteer supports all aspects of the employment programs (Matching Grant and Refugee Social Service Employment), including assisting refugee clients to achieve early self-sufficiency and ensuring IRC meets program requirements. The Employment Intern/volunteer will work closely with the Employment Supervisor to support the Employment Coordinator and Specialists providing various services including teaching Job Readiness Training, setting up mock interview workshops, building resumes, conducting job searches, and transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Minimum of 10 hours per week for intern
• Provide employment services directly to clients enrolled in the employment programs, helping them to achieve early self-sufficiency. Works closely with Employment Coordinator and Specialists to ensure clients receive seamless and high-quality services
• Serves as an advocate and resource for clients and provides equal treatment to all client groups following the agency's commitment to the dignity of all persons
• Coordinating with Employment Coordinator and Specialists, work with refugees and asylees to assist with job readiness training (if applicable), resume creation, job search, and job application
• Provide ongoing support to program clients while also facilitating access to specialized local resources, helping them to overcome the barriers they face to achieve their goals for economic and social self-sufficiency
• Trasport clients to appointments such as doctor’s appointments and job interviews
• Working with Employment Coordinator and Specialists, organize workshops for clients such as job searches and mock interviews and for local employment partnerships to support them in understanding clients and cultural diversification, and IRC employment programs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Intern will gain exposure to refugee integration in through programming.
• Intern will learn to communicate effectively with clients across cultures.
• Intern will learn to implement programming in a resettlement office.
Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:
• Currently enrolled in college/university
• Willingness to learn programs, clients, and our work
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills combined with the ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Good communication skills to ask questions, understand tasks, and report to staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to use the internet and other digital tools if necessary
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle

This position reports to the Employment Supervisor, Gedeon Jino.

The supervisor of this position will do the following to supervise and support the intern/practicum within this opportunity: Intern onboarding, Weekly Check-in, and biweekly Employment meeting.

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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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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