BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance.  This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression.

SCOPE OF WORK: As a member of the employment team, employment interns are responsible for assisting refugees enrolled in our Matching Grant program (to be explained through on-site training) become self-sufficient through employment. Each intern is given a secondary responsibility within the employment team, ranging from teaching job training classes to helping manage appointments for refugees with the employment specialist and/or resettlement programs manager. Additional duties are assigned to interns based upon employment program needs and the skills, abilities and interestes of the intern. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Each intern is given responsibility for a group of 2-6 clients and will:

  • Teach refugees how to navigate the US job system including networking, filling out applications, 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. 
  • Fulfill office administrative roles, including front desk and office support, as outlined by hourly commitment. 
  • Keep physical and electronic records of refugee employment related activities. 

NEXT STEPS: Intersted candidates should email a resume and brief statement of interest to Kevin Favreau, volunteer coordinator, at [email protected]. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.