REMOTE Employment Intern

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Employment Intern (Remote)

TYPE OF SERVICE: Direct AND/OR indirect

PROGRAM: Employment

SUPERVISOR: Employment Specialist

CONNECTION TO MISSION: Obtaining steady employment is crucial to the economic stability and overall wellbeing of clients arriving to the U.S.

LOCATION: Remote, from home

TIME COMMITMENT: schedule TBD by intern and Employment Specialist.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

· Assist Employment Specialist along all steps of the employment program, including initial client intake, interview and resume preparation, job referrals, and placement follow-ups

· Arrange client meetings with employers to complete interviews, new hire paperwork, and training activities by scheduling transportation and coordinating with employer

· Co-lead Job Readiness Training (JRT), a biweekly course to prepare recently arrived clients for their first job in the U.S., via Zoom

· Assessing client needs for additional support, such as mentorship through IRC’s volunteer program and driver’s permit resource through ReEstablish Richmond (ReR)

· Research and contact businesses in the Richmond and Henrico area to expand job opportunities available to clients, develop employer partnerships, and update weekly job listings

· Schedule client appointments, track and file documentation, and call clients to remind them of upcoming appointments

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

· Be flexible. Last-minute changes are expected when working with clients.

· Be ambitious! The employment intern will take initiative to “meet” with clients and employers via phone or Zoom and will take on independent projects.

· Review the IRC Intern Agreement and conduct yourself accordingly at all times.

· Remember that IRC Richmond is a professional office so all interns are expected to dress accordingly when on duty.

· Report your internship hours by the end of each month.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

o Interest in working with a variety of cultures and clients with varying English skill levels

BENEFITS:

ü A gratifying internship that will greatly contribute to educational and nonprofit experience

ü Support of the IRC staff throughout your intern experience

ü A rewarding opportunity to be a part of a renowned organization that strives for integrity, accountability, service, and diversity

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION

Added 2 years ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org