Family Reunification Intern
Assist in processing family reunification applications for IRC clients.
Overview
Assist in processing family reunification applications for IRC clients.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working with immigration or resettlement programs preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain tight deadlines required.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, required.
Job Description
This is an unpaid internship.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: With oversight from the Program Officer for Family Reunification, the Family Reunification Intern will play an important role in processing family reunification applications for the Priority 3 Affidavidt of Relationship (P3 AOR), on behalf of IRC clients.
COMMITMENT: 6 months starting in May 2024, 15 or 37.5 hours per week (full-time preferred, but flexible)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Family Reunification Intern will assist in vetting, submitting, and tracking of Priority 3 Affidavidt of Relationship (P3 AOR), in accordance with standards set forth by the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). This includes applications received from IRC field offices, providing targeted feedback on required corrections or updates, if needed; and updating and maintaining detailed tracking of application submissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, the Intern will assist in maintaining Family Reunification Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & resources and participate in creating & maintaining Family Reunification trainings for the IRC network, partners, and stakeholders.The Intern will work closely with the Family Reunification Coordinator.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. The intern will gain knowledge of the United States Refugee Admission Program (USRAP), specifically the Pre-Arrival processing.
2. The intern will gain knowledge of family reunification programs within the USRAP, specifically the Priority 3 Affidavidt of Relationship program.
3. The intern will learn quality assurance via vetting Affidavidts of Relationships (AORs)
4. The intern will develop skills in quality assurance data tracking.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with immigration or resettlement programs preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain tight deadlines required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, required.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
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Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple deadlines at once? | This assesses your time management and organizational skills under pressure. | Provide a specific example that highlights how you prioritized tasks and met deadlines. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure attention to detail in your work? | This gauges your awareness and techniques for maintaining accuracy. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you communicate a complex process to someone unfamiliar with it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a situation where you had to give constructive feedback? How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of immigration or refugee services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |