SAFE Community Outreach Assistant

Major Responsibilities:

- Conduct outreach to local Afghan community groups using SAFE project and financial education materials - Facilitate in-language remote and in person information sessions related to SAFE project - Help develop and deliver innovative ideas for engaging community members (i.e., Facebook Live events, WhatsApp groups, etc.) - Develop, review, edit and provide material feedback on produced content and other materials relating to outreach and education materials. - Provide related interpretation and translation services - Assist the IRC to map local, state or regional resources and partnerships that provide social service supports to Afghan populations - Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

- At least one year of experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners - At least one year of experience facilitating education or other social services programming for vulnerable populations

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to use email, video conferencing, phone and basic MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) - Knowledge of local and web-based community organizations and groups frequented by Afghan community members - Proven commitment to maintaining confidentiality on sensitive and private communications - Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.

Education: N/A

Language Skills: Written and spoken fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto

Working Environment: Combination of remote work and travel within the local community. Flexible hours. Part time with projected 7 hours a week.

IRC Way: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Compensa****ti****on: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirement

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and In****clusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Em****ployer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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