Community Integration Coordinator

IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview: As the Community Integration Coordinator (CIC), you will lead IRC Washington’s efforts to facilitate the integration of refugees and immigrants within and post the traditional Reception and Placement (R&P) period and the initial resettlement period for humanitarian immigrants. You will work closely with relevant refugee and immigrant communities to assess their integration needs and coordinate the development of an integration theory of change in collaboration with other resettlement agencies. Additionally, you will represent the IRC in cultural orientation and integration forums.

Major Responsibilities: As the Community Integration Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:

Community Integration and Partnership Development

• Leading the IRC Washington in facilitating the integration of refugees and immigrants during the R&P and initial resettlement period for humanitarian immigrants.
• Partnering with relevant refugee and immigrant communities to assess community integration needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations and service providers to ensure that refugees and immigrants have access to the resources they need to thrive.
• Conducting community coordination, capacity building, and partnership development activities with other local organizations serving refugees and humanitarian immigrants.

Program Management and Compliance

• Coordinating the development of an integration theory of change in collaboration with other resettlement agencies.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to community integration, including monitoring and reporting on program activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Tracking and reporting on integration outcomes to assess the effectiveness of integration programs and identify areas for improvement.

Cultural Orientation and Outreach

• Representing the IRC in cultural orientation and integration forums, building relationships with key stakeholders in the community.
• Developing and implementing outreach strategies to engage with refugee and immigrant communities, including creating and disseminating relevant information and resources.

Training and Support

• Providing training and support to staff and volunteers on community integration, best practices, and cultural competency.
• Providing extended/enhanced cultural orientation workshops to program participants as needed.

And any other tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Resettlement Director

Indirect Reporting:

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Resettlement Manager, Early Employment Manager, Ukrainian Casework Coordinator, housing manager, and other IRC departmental leads,

External: refugee and immigrant communities and other resettlement agencies in WA

Job Requirements:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred lived experience as a refugee or immigrant, or experience working with refugees and/or immigrants; cross-cultural or overseas experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in refugee resettlement, with demonstrated understanding of refugee cultural orientation and integration.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Working knowledge of resources in refugee cultural adjustment and integration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and comfortable learning and working with other technical systems.
• Effective time management skills and ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a multicultural environment.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation with required insurance to travel throughout the service delivery area.
• Committed to continual learning and growth, and to anti-racism, diversity, equality, and inclusion values.

Working Environment:**

• Standard, professional office environment; hybrid remote, office, and fieldwork.
• May require occasional weekend and /or evening work.

Compensation: 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 in order 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 Inclusivity: 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 Employer: 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.