Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2024_

Baltimore

Requisition ID: req52362

Job Title: Community Engagement Intern - Fall 2024

Sector: Community Development

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Baltimore, MD USA

Job Description

Background

The International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to rebuild their lives. The IRC in Baltimore was established in 1999 and currently serves over 2,500 immigrants and refugees per year.

Scope of Work

The community engagement intern will support the activities of the volunteer programs at the IRC. The

volunteer program supports incoming refugee students and families to succeed through community

integration. Volunteers in the program provide mentorship, supply donations, and logistical support. The

community engagement intern will work closely with the program coordinator to assist with volunteer

recruitment, training, processing and communication

Reports To

Community Engagement Specialist or Community Engagement Coordinator

Learning Objectives

• Learn how community members can support humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore

metropolitan area.

• Learn best practices for operating volunteer programs, including recruitment, placement,

management, and data tracking.

• Learn how to provide culturally sensitive support to youth, parents/guardians, and community

partners

Responsibilities

•Work one-on-one with humanitarian immigrants to identify barriers to employment and develop an understanding of the U.S. job search process.

•Prepare clients for interviews through virtual one-on-one coaching and job readiness training cohort classes.

•Collaborate with the economic empowerment team to create and implement employability plans for all clients.

•Identify potential employers by researching online and cold-calling.

•Assist clients to coordinate transportation to job interviews and assist with the completion of new hire paperwork under the direction of the intern’s supervisor and as COVID-19 safety precautions allow

•Assist with service documentation through case-notes and case file maintenance.

•Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred.

• Prior experience and/or interest in volunteer management preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural

environment.

• Flexible and reliable, with outstanding attention to detail in copy editing.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications

(databases, Box).

• Fluency in English required.

Position Details

• IN-PERSON:  Fall 2024 internships will be in-person. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.

• DATES: Internships start with a required in-person orientation on Monday, September 9, 2024 (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM) at the IRC Baltimore office. Regular weekly hours start the week of September 10, 2024, and will continue through December 6, 2024 (13 total weeks).

• HOURS: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 13 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 1 day per week.

• LAPTOP: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.

• REIMBURSEMENT: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Fall 2024 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

Application Process

•DUE DATE: apply online at www.rescue.org/careers by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, July 28.

•INTERVIEWS: A pplicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately August 15-19. When possible, interviews will be conducted in-person in the Baltimore office.

•OFFERS: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 29, 2024. Confirmations will be due at the latest by September 4, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.