Employment & VESL Intern - Spring 2024

- Assisting with English language instruction and facilitation. - Assist with job readiness support and digital literacy training. - 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. - Assist with scheduling interviews and completing new hire paperwork. - Conduct public transportation training in relation to locations such as place of work, the IRC-LA office, and job service agencies/fairs.

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. - Available to support our virtual classes on one or more days between Monday-Friday from 5-7 pm. - 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.