Employment Intern
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- The intern will learn how to effectively manage employment programs across a wide network. - The intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations. - The intern will learn how to develop relationships with partners and employers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct outreach attempts such as cold-calling new and prospective employers; Research and collect information on job networking events and opportunities; Develop strong leads and share prospective job networking events and opportunities with IRC-LA staff. - Build and maintain partnerships with employers in the community. - Support refugee families as they work towards self-sufficiency by assisting in the job search, resume-building, and interview process. - Assisting with scheduling interviews and completing new hire paperwork. - Conduct public transportation training in relation to locations such as place of employment, the IRC-LA office, and job service agencies/fairs. - Help build and manage the Employment resource database.
Qualifications - Able to commit at least 16 hours per week for the duration of 4-6 months. - Availability on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. - Must be available in person on Wednesdays. - Must be culturally sensitive, respectful of diverse backgrounds, and willing to work with English language learners; previous cross-cultural communication experience is a plus. - IRC orientation and background check (HireRight) required. - Educational background in social work or equivalent work experience serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.) preferred. - Flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn/perform reasonable duties as needed. - Engaged in learning about the IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. - Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer/Intern and workplace policies.
Added 6 months ago
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Updated 6 days ago
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Source:
rescue.org
