Dallas Refugee Employment Security Intern

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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

Economic Empowerment Program :

IRC's resettlement model focuses onthe self-sufficiency of our refugee clients. Economic Empowerment supportsclients through job application support, job search assistance, highereducational opportunities, financial coaching, and cash assistance programs.

Interns Responsibilities :

The intern's primary point of contactwill be the Employment Program Coordinator and other caseworkers.

Interns can expect to support refugeeclients' self-sufficiency and employment goals through resume building,providing job readiness training classes, leading DART orientations, andassisting with job applications on behalf of clients.

Interns will also beresponsible for accurately and promptly submitting case notes detailingservices they've provided.

Interns will have the opportunity to supportclients directly in overcoming barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Internswill gain greater insight into the resettlement process for refugees in theDallas area.

IRC places a strong focus on hiring from our intern pool- if youare eager to break into international relations or political science, or arelooking for nonprofit experience, this internship is for you.

This is an unpaid position

Minimum Qualifications :

Requirements

Must be able to come into the Dallasoffice at least 15 hours a week between 8 : 30 am-4 : 30 pm M-F. Must be willing touse personal vehicle to drive clients to job interviews if needed-internsdo qualify for paid mileage reimbursement.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFOREaccepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteriafor receiving academic credit.

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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion : The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting.

We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.