Reception and Placement (R&P) Research Intern

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Overview

Support the R&P program as an intern for 5-6 months

You have:

• Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree. Coursework in international studies, social work, or a related field preferred
• Interest in the U.S. resettlement program or immigrant service provision
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe, Canva, Zoom

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK: The R&P Resource Intern will work to support the national management of the R&P program as part of the headquarters resettlement team. In this role, the intern will work on current and on-going initiatives and will assist the headquarters resettlement team in providing program support to the IRC network. Specifically, the intern will assist in resource development and updates, creative input for client guidance, proof reading of reports, etc. She/he will work directly under the supervision and guidance of either the Reception and Placement Compliance and Administration Program Officer.

COMMITMENT: minimum 5-6 months, 18h-24h a week with possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist in development and dissemination of training and reference materials

- Assist in creating and updating resettlement field manuals, case file forms, and standardized policies and procedures

- Provide logistical support for conferences, meetings, and webinars

- Assist in drafting notes in meetings, conferences and discussion calls etc.

- Provide support for communication initiatives domestically

- Other duties, as assigned, in support of the HQ R&P Resettlement Team

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- The intern will develop a strong understanding of the US resettlement program, including program design, service implementation, and reporting procedures

- The intern will enhance skills in knowledge management, and visual presentation

- The intern will become familiar with best practices in refugee resettlement and quality assurance

REQUIREMENTS:

- Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree. Coursework in international studies, social work, or a related field preferred

- Interest in the U.S. resettlement program or immigrant service provision

- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way

- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe, Canva, Zoom

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org