Employment Intern (in-person)
Assist with employment programs and client interactions.
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Overview
Assist with employment programs and client interactions.
You have:
- Interest in working with a variety of cultures and clients with varying English skill levels
- Have a car and a valid driver's license
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Employment Intern
TYPE OF SERVICE: Direct AND/OR indirect depending on school’s regulations
PROGRAM: Employment
SUPERVISOR: Employment Specialist
CONNECTION TO MISSION: Obtaining steady employment is crucial to the economic stability and overall wellbeing of clients arriving to the U.S.
LOCATION: IRC office / field work if allowed by school’s regulations
TIME COMMITMENT: schedule TBD by student and Employment Specialist.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
· Assist Employment Specialists along all steps of the employment program, including initial client intake, interview and resume preparation, job referrals, and placement follow-ups
· Accompany clients to meetings with employers to complete interviews, new hire paperwork, and training activities
· Co-lead Job Readiness Training (JRT), a biweekly course to prepare recently arrived clients for their first job in the U.S.
· Coordinate additional trainings for clients, including English Learning Training (ELT), bus orientation, and driver’s permit referrals
· Research and contact businesses in the Richmond and Henrico area to expand job opportunities available to clients and develop employer partnerships
· Schedule client appointments, track and file documentation, and call clients to remind them of upcoming appointments
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
§ Be flexible. Last-minute changes are expected when working with clients.
§ Be ambitious! The employment intern will take initiative to meet with clients and employers and will take on independent projects.
§ Review the IRC Intern Agreement and conduct yourself accordingly at all times.
§ Remember that IRC Richmond is a professional office so all interns are expected to dress accordingly when on duty.
§ Report your internship hours by the end of each month.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
o Interest in working with a variety of cultures and clients with varying English skill levels
o Have a car and a valid driver’s license
BENEFITS:
ü A gratifying internship that will greatly contribute to educational and nonprofit experience
ü Support of the IRC staff throughout your intern experience
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to adapt your communication style to different audiences? | This question assesses your ability to work effectively with diverse clients. | Share an example when you tailored your communication to fit different cultural or skill backgrounds. |
| What strategies would you employ to build rapport with clients from various cultures? | Interviewers want to understand your approach to intercultural communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 4 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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