Fall Employment and Economic Empowerment Intern
Support refugee clients in securing jobs and integrating into the American workplace.
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Overview
Support refugee clients in securing jobs and integrating into the American workplace.
You have:
- Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
- Strong verbal and written skills in English
- Punctual and reliable
- Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
- Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle
- Technology requirements: use of personal technology tools with specific security configurations
- To protect the health and safety of our clients, all interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The Employment and Economic Empowerment Intern supports Staff in assisting refugee clients secure their first jobs in the United States and guiding them towards successful integration into the American workplace. Interns will gain familiarity in cross-cultural training techniques, skills development and hiring procedures of area businesses.
Please note that this is an unpaid position in person at our Tucson Arizona office for the Fall 2025 Semester. We will start engaging with qualified candidates in June.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct and administrative services to clients in the following areas:
- Resume preparation;
- Online and paper job applications;
- Job Interview coaching and practice;
- Client transport to interviews and other post-placement assistance;
- Research job opportunities;
- Client file management;
- Skill specific projects as assigned by Program Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
- Strong verbal and written skills in English
- Punctual and reliable
- Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
- Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle
- Technology requirements:
- Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities.
- IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc.
- All personal devices must:
- Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches,
- Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for a Laptop.
- Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the device
- Configurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes.
- Additional policy details will be discussed during orientation and training.
CLEARANCES:
All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy.
COMMITMENT:
- FALL: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 14 weeks
- Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00am-5:00pm)
- Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment
COVID-19:
To protect the health and safety of our clients, all interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Reports To: Employment Supervisor and Employment Specialist as assigned
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you helped someone from a different cultural background? | This question assesses your intercultural communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations. | Share a specific example that highlights your skills in understanding and respecting cultural differences. |
| What techniques do you find effective for resume preparation? | This question evaluates your knowledge of job search techniques, especially in resume writing. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach coaching someone for a job interview? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe are the key components of successful job retention? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe an experience where you had to maintain confidentiality? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage your time effectively while working with multiple clients? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you think are essential for facilitating virtual assistance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take if a client was struggling to find employment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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