Location: NorCal - Hybrid (Pacific Standard Time) 
Duration: Volunteers require 3-6 hours/week on average, 4 months minimum

SCOPE OF WORK: 

This volunteer position will support both the Economic Empowerment team and Employment program. The position assists in addressing the unique barriers faced by refugees and immigrants seeking employment. Duties will include connecting clients with appropriate resources to secure early employment and establish self-sufficiency. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • Coordinate across multiple databases and trackers to ensure client applications are followed up on and clients are referred to employers;
  • Meet with clients 1-on-1 to prepare them for interviews through resume preparation and interview practice;
  • Follow up with clients regarding job interviews and hiring events;
  • Working under the Job Developer, coordinate interviews and hiring events with employers and agency partners;
  • Conduct targeted research and outreach to applicable Sacramento area employers;  
  • Help identify apprenticeship and workforce training opportunities;
  • Update staff and multiple trackers with new employment opportunities for clients. 

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, team-based environment;
  • Digital fluency with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Windows, and other online platforms;
  • Experience with a detail-oriented field of work;
  • High school diploma required;
  • Experience teaching, mentoring or training. 

Standard of Professional Conduct 

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.


TO APPLY: 

Complete an online application at this link. Please submit a resume and cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying). You will be contacted for a phone/virtual screening and next steps. All volunteer and internships are part-time, unpaid positions.
 
If your school requires any documentation or agreement for a volunteer or internship position, or if you have any time-sensitive questions, please reach out to GetInvolvedIRCSacramento@rescue.org prior to the virtual/phone screening.