Afghan Parolee Legal Resource Center Intern Fall 2023

Job Description

Please note: This is an unpaid internship open only to those with authorization to work in the US and who are or plan to be residing in the Denver metro area. No financial compensation is offered nor relocation assistance provided.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The IRC is a lead agency responding to the Afghan evacuation and will be serving thousands of Afghan paroees in the US this year through the Afghan Placement & Assitance (APA) program. Under APA, the IRC is committed to ensuring all Afghan parolees have accesss to legal services to identify potential legal pathways to remain in the United States lawfully. This internship will support access to legal services for Afghan parolees through our Afghan Legal Resource Center.

COMMITMENT: At least 15 hours per week (with opportunity for full time), 3 month minimum, in-person position, some weekend work required

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist with know your rights presentations for APA clients • Assist in the coordination of pro se asylum clinics for Afghan parolees • Assist in the assembling and mailing of asylum applications • Assist with immigration screenings for IRC and African Community Center APA clients • Aid in the tracking of services rendered or needed for APA clients • Conducting and maintaining strong country conditions research to support Afghan clients • Support the Immigration Services Navigator with client communications • Support the Immigration Services Navigator with document collection and retention from APA clients • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

IRC Denver Internships are open to those candidates who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, or who are recent graduates.

REQUIREMENTS: • Strong interest and experience working in immigration and refugee issues. • Very strong written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way. • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively. • Dari / Pashto speaker preferred

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. The intern will gain professional experience providing technical assistance and programmatic support to the Afghan Legal Resource Center. 2. The intern will deepen understanding of asylum law and policy 3. The intern will gain practical experience working in a fast-paced environment for a large NGO in a challenging policy environment for refugees and immigrants

To Apply: Please submit your application on this site and be sure to upload your resume and cover letter. We are unable to consider applications without these two items. Cover letter should state your desired position, motivation for applying, and how your experiences and skills align with the position requirements. Cover letters should clearly state your time availability, which includes a) a specific projected start and end date, b) the number of hours you are available each week, and c) the days and times for which you are available.