Career Development Intern (Fall 2024)

Overview

Support job readiness training and curriculum development

You have:

• Must be able to work at least 15 hours a week for at least three months.
• Strong interest in working with international clients.
• Familiarity with a coaching model and 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.
• A valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participate in facilitation of advanced job readiness training

· Support enhancement of current curriculum development for workshops covering resume and cover letter writing, networking and job searching, and other workforce topics

· Research local agencies and organizations to expand community partnerships for client referrals and support advocacy efforts

· Conduct ongoing outreach to eligible clients to gauge program interests and services needed

· Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and training related to the position

· Provide general administrative support

Qualifications · Strong interest in working with international clients

· Familiarity with a coaching model and 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 work at least 15 hours a week for at least three months

· A valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle preferred

This position is unpaid and reports to the Career Development 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.

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