Workforce Development Intern IRC NJ

Program Support: Workforce development intern

s often assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of workforce development programs and initiatives. This may involve tasks such as conducting research, preparing program materials, assisting with logistics, and tracking program outcomes.

Outreach and Recruitment: Workforce development interns might be involved in outreach activities to promote workforce development programs to IRC clients. This could involve attending career fairs, conducting informational sessions, or developing marketing materials.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Interns may assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to workforce development programs. This can include tracking participant demographics, program outcomes, and performance metrics. They may also help in preparing reports and presentations summarizing the findings.

Research and Trend Analysis: Interns might be tasked with conducting research on labor market trends, industry needs, or best practices in workforce development. This research can inform the development of new programs or the improvement of existing initiatives.

Administrative Support: Workforce development interns often provide general administrative support to the team, which may include tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, preparing documents, and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities

- Assist employment coordinator in day-to-day administrative responsibilities. - Coordinate and perform advanced administrative tasks. - Conduct more complex research to assist team members. - Assist with the preparation of data for projects and studies; compile statistics as required or requested. - File, retrieve, collect, organize, manage, and distribute information from diverse internal and external sources. - Perform assigned project tasks within specified timeframes. - Conducting basic marketing functions. - Coordinate social media efforts across multiple platforms. - Perform complex library searches, reading and copying relevant materials. - Perform site visits and help refugees in taking public transportation - Perform data entry. - Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- Must speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Dari, Pashto or Arabic. Preference for Spanish speaker - Bachelor’s degree preferred; will consider a college student or someone who is passionate to work for refugees. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook,), Canva - The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of job development and be passionate about the workforce development for refugees. - Experience working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting. - Must be willing to work varied hours in a hybrid setting. - Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability preferred, preferably in Arabic, Swahili, Malayalam, Tamil

Quality of work, Service Orientation and DEI and Work Environment

- Ability to anticipate and skilled in multi-tasking at a high level - Effective communication skills - High attention for detail and great organizational skills - Requires communicating effectively with refugees, Employers, co-workers, and supervisors. - Consistently demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and maximum effort in completing responsibilities - Complies with established policies, procedures, and rules - Participates in cross-functional teams and works effectively with employees from diverse backgrounds - Treats all of our diverse internal and external clients with respect and courtesy - Understands the needs and expectations of diverse clients and anticipates how to fulfill them - Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence when interacting with clients, employees, and stakeholders.