Community Engagement Intern - Summer 2022
Assist in building community connections for refugee support
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Overview
Assist in building community connections for refugee support
You have:
- Minimum 24 hours per week commitment for a period of 3 months, 35 hours per week preferred.
- Passionate about immigration, refugees and serving others.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
Job Description
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 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 26 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK
The aim of community engagement is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Silver Spring order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Silver Spring’s ability to meet refugee client needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create content for social media, the IRC website, monthly newsletter and outreach materials. - Track community partnerships across IRC Silver Spring programs. - Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities. - Support existing volunteer programs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Intern will learn about strategic planning and tracking for communication and outreach.
Intern will acquire detailed knowledge of programs and public benefits available for refugees and asylees during their resettlement period.
Intern will learn to plan and execute fundraising and community events.
Qualifications
- Minimum 24 hours per week commitment for a period of 3 months. 35 hours per week preferred. Available to support occasional weekends/weeknights as needed.
- Passionate about immigration, refugees and serving others.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
TO APPLY
Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application. Please also include your availability to intern in your cover letter. This position is filled on a rolling basis.
This position is for summer 2022 requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and at least 24 hours per week. 35 hours per week preferred. Desired start date is May 16, 2022.
IRC Silver Spring is operating remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Summer 2022 interns may start remotely, and the situation will be reevaluated as things evolve.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:
Spring: January – May
Summer: May – August
Fall: September – December
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.
Note: This is an unpaid internship; Check with your educational institution to determine if this internship is eligible for academic credit. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring intern coordinator at [email protected].
*Candidates applying who are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or are outside 12 months of their graduation will be processed as volunteers.
To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 92% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at [email protected]. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to communicate an important message effectively? | This assesses your communication skills and ability to convey important information clearly. | Provide a specific example, focusing on the context, your message, and the outcome. |
| How have you shown creativity in your previous work or volunteer experiences? | The interviewer wants to understand your creative process and ability to think outside the box. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work under pressure. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of immigration and refugee support? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell us about a time when you took the initiative on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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