International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Intern to Help Refugees Find Jobs in Salt Lake City

As a member of the employment team, Employment Interns are responsible for assisting refugees become self-sufficient through employment. Teach refugees how to navigate the US job system from networking, to filling out applications, to following-up and interviewing. Assist refugees in identifying and marketing their skills and abilities. Create and maintain relationships with prospective and current employers including troubleshooting problem areas related to refugee employment such as hygiene, transportation, communication, and time management. Keep physical and electronic records of refugee employment related activities. Lead and teach, job training classes to helping manage appointments for refugees with the Employment Specialist and/or Resettlement Program Manager. Additional duties are assigned to interns based upon Employment Program needs, and the skills, abilities, and interests of the intern.
All internships are unpaid and require at least a 10-hour a week commitment.  Please contact VolunteerSLC@rescue.org to apply or learn more!