Cultural Orientation Coordination Intern

Job Description

Scope of Intern Work:

With oversight from the Education Program Supervisor and the Cultural Orientation Coordinator the Cultural Orientation (CO) intern will support with logistical preparations for the weekly APA CO as well as the monthly newly arrived refugee CO. This includes preparing the supplies and educational materials, support in client communication, and transportation. The IRC Cultural Orientation intern will also coordinate programming with CO volunteers for children between the ages of 2-11 years of age during the CO sessions including the facilitation of group games and educational activities, as well as field trips to local museums or parks. APA CO sessions occur every Friday between January and March from 9-2pm and resettled CO sessions occur monthly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-2pm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Cultural Orientation Coordinator with all preparation for the sessions, including printing educational materials, following up communication with IRC SLC caseworkers regarding attendance clients, and setting up the venue. about the clients, and letting presenter knows the date, time, and venue

• Assist Cultural Orientation Coordinator with collecting CO-specific data and gathering feedback from clients

• Coordinate programming with CO volunteers for children between the ages of 2-11 years of age during the CO sessions

• Prepare all client’s CO Assessments prior to each CO sessions

• Support Education Program with client transport as needed

• Provide assessments to client’s post each CO session with an interpreter

• Other duties as assigned

Learning Objectives:

1. The intern will gain professional experience in working with diverse groups of clients.

2. The intern will deepen understanding of program design, data tracking, and evaluation

3. The intern will gain experience with cross-cultural communication and strength-based approach service delivery

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago

• Previous experience working with refugees a plus

• High School graduate, interested in anthropology, sociology or social science

• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, or some coding in R+

• Organized the data and can interpret the data

• Committed to at least 12 weeks working a minimum of 15 hours per week

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in a refugee language helpful

• Independent and able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner

• Pass IRC background check, including driving history report

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

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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.