Employment and Economic Development Intern

Job Title: Intern, Employment and Economic Development
Country Profile: US Programs
Location: Tucson, AZ

Position Description: 

The Employment and Economic Development (EED) Intern assists EED Staff in guiding refugee clients towards integration into the American workplace. Intern will gain familiarity in cross-cultural training techniques, skills development and hiring procedures of area businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and administrative services to clients in the following areas:
  • Resume preparation;
  • Online and paper job applications;
  • Job Readiness Training (JRT) classroom instruction;
  • Client transport to interviews and other post-placement assistance;
  • Research job opportunities;
  • Client file management;
  • Skill specific projects as assigned by Program Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
• Strong verbal and written skills in English; Punctual and reliable
• Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
• Must have valid driver license, vehicle, auto insurance and clean driving record

Commitment:      

• 15 hours/week for 3 months
• Must maintain regular weekly schedule  during IRC business Hours (M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm)

Reports To:  EED Program Coordinator

To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and internship application to Andrew Jenkins, Internship Coordinator, at VolunteerTucson@Rescue.org. Some positions may require additional documents. Applicants will not be contacted for interviews until all materials are received.
 

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