BACKGROUND
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new refugee arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a new federal policy that allows undocumented immigrants that qualify a two year period, subject to renewal, of temporary protection from deportation. The Deferred Action Program Intern will assist the immigration staff in screenings and completing applications for clients, as well as help increase awareness about the IRC’s immigration services.
COMMITMENT
16 – 20 hours per week (either 2 - 3 four/eight hours shifts per week, to be completed between 9 am – 4 pm M – F). 4 – 6 month commitment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:.
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Screen and determine eligibility of clients for DACA
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Assist in completion of DACA applications
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Help conduct outreach to immigrants in need of assistance with immigration-related matters
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Assist with immigration and citizenship informational forums
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Conduct outreach mailings
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Hold informational presentations about the IRC's immigration services
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Assist immigration team with tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action
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Maintain up-to-date client data in online immigration data base
REQUIREMENTS
We require that candidates have the following qualities:
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Solidly reliable with strong attention to timeliness
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Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and with supervisors)
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Possess a great attention to detail and be truly organized
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Have a strong sense of personal initiative and be able to work independently in a fast-paced office.
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An interest in international and refugee issues
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Computer literacy with PC systems
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Minimum of 2 years of completed undergraduate experience
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Fluency in Spanish
This position reports to the Immigration Case Manager
APPLYING:
Apply by sending your resume and a cover letter as a single Word document to Volunteer & Internship Coordinator Intern Raiza Amiling at VolunteerNC@rescue.org.Title document “Deferred Action Program Intern Application”. Applicants must be available for interviews on Wednesday, January 23, or on Wednesday, January 30.
* Cover letters should clearly state your time availability, which includes 1) a specific, projected start and end date, 2) the number of hours you are available each week, and 3) the days and times in which you are available.
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