Employment Administrative Intern
Provide administrative support to IRC Atlanta's Employment team
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Overview
Provide administrative support to IRC Atlanta's Employment team
You have:
- Strong interest in administrative and clerical work
- 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
- Interns must be able to work at least 15 hours a week for at least three months
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 24 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 27,000 refugees from 67 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 250 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees, immigrants and asylees.
SCOPE OF REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN WORK: The Refugee Employment Administrative intern provides administrative and clerical support to the IRC Atlanta’s Employment team as they work to find employment for adult refugee job seekers. The Refugee Employment Administrative intern ensures that all data entry is complete, case files are maintained, and that the employment program is in compliance with donor regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist Employment Specialists in the creation and maintenance of case files
· Assist Employment Specialists by entering case notes pertaining to client service
· Conduct data entry and ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date in tracking systems
· Research potential employers and community partners as it pertains to Employment clients
· Provide general administrative support for Economic Empowerment team
Qualifications
· Strong interest in administrative and clerical work
· 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
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be closed once a candidate has been selected. We often receive a high volume of applications, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected]. To learn more about us, please visit the IRC website at www.Rescue.org/Atlanta
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to work with a diverse team? | This question assesses your cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a variety of settings. | Highlight your experiences where you successfully collaborated with people from different backgrounds. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What attracts you to this internship position? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to learn a new computer program quickly. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important trait for someone in this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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