Please Note:  This is an unpaid position; however, it may be considered an internship for school credit, depending on your school policies and requirements. If this is desired, please indicate so when applying.

Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 50+ countries worldwide. The IRC also provides support to thousands of refugees resettling in 29 U.S. cities each year through initial housing assistance; case management and referral services; job readiness and placement; community and cultural orientation; health and wellness programs; immigration services; and youth programs.

Scope of Work: As the Community Integration Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful integration of refugees and humanitarian migrants into the Seattle community. You will focus on three key areas of work: cultural orientation, case management, community engagement and building relationships.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

1. Program Development (macro):

  • Collaborate with internal and external resources to assist with program development and facilitation for refugees and humanitarian migrants.
  • Ensure that program curriculum is informative, engaging, and tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse refugee and humanitarian migrant populations.

2. Case Management (micro):

  • Assist Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee (UHP) caseworkers to ensure that case management services are delivered in a client-centered, trauma-informed, and efficient manner.

3. Community Engagement and Building Relationships (mezzo):

  • Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify and address the unique challenges faced by new arrivals and work together to find solutions.
  • Implementing outreach strategies to engage with refugee and immigrant communities, including disseminating relevant information and resources.

Location: Standard, professional office environment; hybrid, remote, office, and field work. Office is located at 1200 S 192nd St, SeaTac, WA 98148. Monday-Friday, 9a-5p.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week. Position opens spring/summer 2024 and 2024-2025 academic year.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program, studying Public Affairs, Sociology, or Social Work (2nd year preferred).
  • Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is highly preferred.
  • Able to speak Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Russian (preferred).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, comfort learning and working with other technical systems.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to focus and work productively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Committed to anti-racism and continual learning and growth.

Reports to: Integration Program Coordinator

Updated: April 2024

 

If interested in this volunteer opportunity, please email the IRC at [email protected] with the position title in the subject line along with a resume/CV and a statement or cover letter describing how this position aligns with past experiences and/or future goals, and your interest in the position.