Career Development Internship (Summer 2025) - UNPAID

Human Resources

Overview

Assist clients with job readiness training and resources.

You have:

• Must work in-person at the IRC Richmond Office at least 15 hours a week.
• Strong interest in working with international clients with varying levels of digital literacy.
• Excellent communication skills via written, phone, and public speaking.
• Experience with cover letter writing, resume writing, online job applications, and interview skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Skilled with technology, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Position is open to current college students, recent graduates, and non-student applicants.

SCOPE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT INTERN WORK: The Career Development intern works with IRC Career Development Specialists to deliver advanced job readiness training workshops, support clients with online job searching and submitting job applications, and connect clients to resources that support their overall career goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- - Coordinate and facilitate monthly advanced job readiness training workshops on topics such as: resume and cover letter writing, networking, online job searching, and related topics. - - Collaborate with Career Development Specialists to develop advanced job readiness training curriculum. - - Schedule one-on-one meetings with clients to support them in developing online job search skills and submitting job applications. - - Research and make initial contact with local employers and organizations to find strong employer partners in specific career fields such as healthcare, IT, trades, and others. - - 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.

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Qualifications - - Able to work in-person at the IRC Richmond Office at least 15 hours a week Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM for at least three months. - - Strong interest in working with international clients with varying levels of digital literacy, and proven ability to work with consideration and respect for differences in backgrounds and experiences. - - Excellent communication skills, through written communication, phone calls, and public speaking/presentations to small groups. - - Experience with and/or knowledge related to cover letter & resume writing, completing online job applications, and/or interview skills. - - Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. - - Skilled with technology, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word. - - This position is open to current college students, recent graduates, and non-student applicants.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Career Development Specialists.

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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The IRC is committed to fostering an accessible workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply for positions that align with their qualifications and interests. If you are selected for an interview, please inform your recruiter if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process. Examples of accommodations may include extended time for interviews or assessments, flexible scheduling to accommodate medical appointments, or assistance with communication needs. The IRC has offices in many locations, each with varying capacities to provide specific accommodations. While we are committed to doing our best to meet your needs, please note that certain accommodations may depend on the resources and facilities available at each location. Please know we will carefully consider all requests and make every effort to ensure a supportive and accessible recruitment process.

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