Spring 2025 Housing Intern
Assist with logistics and administrative tasks for refugee housing
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Overview
Assist with logistics and administrative tasks for refugee housing
You have:
- Must pass a background check
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Housing Intern will assist the Logistics Supervisor with the following tasks:
- Logistics assistance:
- Assist with essential logistics tasks related to refugee/parolee arrivals. This includes procuring or coordinating food, housing supplies, phones, internet service, transporting clients, communicating with external partners, and more.
- Move-in assistance:
- Work with volunteers to move furniture and supplies into a unit, set up the unit, transport clients, or oversee lease signings, etc.
- Organization/Administrative Assistance:
- Help build and manage internal systems, write case notes, work on case file management, file receipts, credit card transactions, fill out applications, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Second language ability preferred
- Organized with attention to detail
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- An interest in international issues
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting.
- Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems
- Valid driver’s license, reliable access to an insured vehicle.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass a background check
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
This will be an in-person role.
This position will report to the Logistics Supervisor.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to assist someone in a challenging situation? | This question helps understand your problem-solving and empathy skills. | Share a specific example showcasing your responsibility and how you supported that person. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working under pressure? | The interviewer wants to gauge your organizational skills and ability to manage stress. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in a multicultural setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
rescue.org
