Housing and Logistics Intern
Assist with housing needs and logistics for clients
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Overview
Assist with housing needs and logistics for clients
You have:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program; interests in Human Rights, International Relations, etc preferred.
- Self-starter, enthusiastic, and possess a positive attitude.
- Excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathetic, and ability to effectively collaborate.
- Ability to lift 30+ pounds.
- Willingness to drive a moving van.
- Fluency in English required.
- 1+ years related work or volunteer experience with a non-profit strongly preferred.
- Strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income population is required.
- Proactive, motivated and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced work environment.
- Language skills a plus (Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, or Russian strongly preferred).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Resettlement Housing team and IRC clients by assisting with housing needs, such as:
- Client moves - Driving company van to pick up donations. - Transporting supplies and donations / supplies. - Setting up client apartments for move ins. - Administrative work / paperwork - Applying for apartments / housing. - Following up with landlords and clients for signatures and lease signings - Handling IRC specific paperwork, including supply lists and safety forms - San Diego Housing procurement - Finding housing options and landlord partnerships. - Help prepare and process housing paperwork for Housing and new clients. - Develop guides and learning materials for client use (examples: rental assistance, resource mapping, local community guides, etc.)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Student will learn about San Diego housing process, refugee resettlement processes, and the essential steps of setting up new refugee families for success. - Student will learn about the refugee resettlement process from a national and global perspective. - Student will learn about significant barriers to affordable housing and how to navigate negotiating fair rent and working with landlords in San Diego. - Student will learn more about the populations of refugees in San Diego. - Student will learn about the essential functions of a non-profit office needed to help programs continue to run. - Students will learn about organizational development in a non-profit setting through hands on experience.
This is a Spring 2024 internship with anticipated start time being January 8th, 2024.
Qualifications - Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s program; interests in Human Rights, International Relations, etc preferred. - Must be a self-starter, enthusiastic, and possess a positive attitude. - Excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathetic, and ability to effectively collaborate. - Ability to lift 30+ pounds. - Willingness to drive a moving van. - English fluency required. - 1+ years related work or volunteer experience with a non-profit strongly preferred. - A strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income population is required. - Proactive, motivated and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced work environment. - Language skills a plus (Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, or Russian strongly preferred).
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to adapt to a rapidly changing situation. | The interviewer wants to gauge your ability to handle unexpected changes in a fast-paced environment. | Share a relevant experience highlighting your adaptability and problem-solving skills. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated with a diverse group of individuals? | This question assesses your interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to assist clients in finding housing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a client is dissatisfied with their housing options? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you foresee in working with refugee populations, and how would you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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