Fall 2023 Community Engagement Intern
Assist the Community Engagement Coordinator in enhancing community connections.
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Overview
Assist the Community Engagement Coordinator in enhancing community connections.
You have:
- An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Time management skills.
SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet client needs. This position is an unpaid internship and requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist Community Engagement Coordinator in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases; · Collect and record community engagement prospect information · Attend community engagement events and information sessions · Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team; · Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, and fundraising; · Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.
Qualifications · An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues; · Effective communication and writing skills; · Strong attention to detail; · Excellent organizational skills; · Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; · A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; · Time management
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you effectively communicated in a multi-cultural setting? | This question assesses your ability to navigate diverse cultural interactions. | Provide a specific example that demonstrates your communication skills in a diverse environment. |
| What motivates you to work in refugee and immigrant issues? | The interviewer is gauging your passion for the field and understanding of the issues. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of a creative solution you implemented in a previous role or project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced while volunteering or interning. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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