Family Reunification - Community Engagement Intern
Assist Family Reunification Team with community engagement and data tasks
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Overview
Assist Family Reunification Team with community engagement and data tasks
You have:
- An interest in international affairs and to work in a multicultural setting
- Must have reliable work hours during regular office hours (9am-5pm)
- Ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
- Work or volunteer experience with foreign populations
- Computer literacy
- Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities
- Submit intern hours on dashboard
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist Family Reunification Team 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 Family Reunification Team
• Assist with Family Reunification Program needs including community engagement or other duties as needed
• Attend and actively participate in staff meeting and events
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Students will develop an enhanced professional skill set, interact with other staff, clients and supervisors
• Students will develop workplace skills and acquire specific experience needed to pursue professional goals
• Students will gain knowledge of Affidavits of Relationship
• Students will learn data collection and data management methods for program development and reporting
• Students will have hands on experience on completing client intakes for program eligibility
• Students will gain knowledge on the types of immigration and refugee benefits available to refugees and asylees
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: • An interest in international affairs and to work in a multicultural setting
• Must have reliable work hours during regular office hours (9am-5pm)
• Ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• Work or volunteer experience with foreign populations
• Computer literacy
• Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities
• Submit intern hours on dashboard
Note: This is an unpaid internship. Intern must commit to at least 10-15 hours per week for a 3-month minimum. Internship hours are completed between Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
This position reports to Cristy Solis, Family Reunification Coordinator
IRC leading the way from harm to home. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to a multicultural environment? | This question assesses your ability to work effectively with diverse populations. | Share an experience that highlights your adaptability and cultural sensitivity. |
| What do you think is the importance of community engagement in family reunification efforts? | This question seeks to understand your perspective on community involvement in social programs. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage your time when handling multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a project where you showed initiative. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methods do you use for data collection and management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 2 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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