Refugee Employment and Skill-Building Intern - Summer 2025

Support refugees in gaining employment and self-sufficiency.

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Overview

Support refugees in gaining employment and self-sufficiency.

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.
  • Experience or interest in conducting trainings.
  • Interest in working in a global environment.
  • Fluency in Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Spanish, Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda, Tigrinya, or Amharic is a plus.
  • Access to an insured vehicle preferred, but not required.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to help someone understand a new concept or skill? This assesses your ability to teach and communicate effectively with others. Provide specific examples of your approach to teaching, highlighting any challenges you overcame.
How do you prioritize tasks when handling multiple responsibilities? This question seeks to evaluate your organizational skills and ability to manage time. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Share an experience where you had to conduct a training session. How did you prepare? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of public benefits available to survivors of humanitarian crises? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org