Early Employment Intern (Spring 2025) - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Dec 21, 2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Richmond opened its doors in October 2015 to give refugee families the tools they need to take control over their new lives in the greater Richmond area, assisting them toward self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and community integration. SCOPE OF EARLY EMPLOYMENT INTERN WORK: The Early Employment intern collaborates with Employment Specialists to help clients secure jobs through the Matching Grant (MG) and/or Refugee Social Services Employment Program (RSSEP). Stable employment is a crucial step in the resettlement process. Our team offers hands-on programming to provide clients with information about U.S. work culture, prepare them for employment through resume preparation and interview practice, connect them to job opportunities, and serve as a point of contact throughout the employment process to offer support as needed. The Early Employment internship will focus on resume creation and job readiness training for clients prior to job placement, as well as employer engagement through outreach and tracking of potential and confirmed partnerships. RESPONSIBILITIES: Research potential employer partners, conduct outreach, and track partnerships Research job opportunities and track open positions and trends Create resumes by working one-on-one with clients Assist clients in filling out online and paper applications Accompany clients for job interviews and employment orientations Provide bus orientation for clients Provide general administrative support Minimum Qualifications: Strong interest in working with international clients Proficiency with resume writing and other employment related activities Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences Excellent communication and organization skills Ability to work independently Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism Interns must be able to commit to at least 15 hours a week for at least three months This position is unpaid and reports to the Early Employment Specialist. *The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlines in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. 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. 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. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.