Refugee Economic Empowerment Intern - Summer 2025

Assist refugees in achieving economic self-sufficiency through employment support.

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Overview

Assist refugees in achieving economic self-sufficiency through employment support.

You have:

  • Current undergraduate, graduate student or less than 12 months out of school.
  • Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to learn new software and tasks.
  • Organized and attentive to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interest in working with refugee and humanitarian populations.
  • Fluency in Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda, Tigrinya, Amharic or other languages frequently spoken by the client base is a plus.
  • Access to an insured vehicle preferred, but not required.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience working with immigrant communities? This question assesses your understanding and experience with diverse populations. Highlight any relevant experiences, emphasizing your adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? This question evaluates your organizational and multitasking skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to assist clients in job searching? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback from supervisors or clients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in working with refugees? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org