Housing Assistant

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 26 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Job Overview:

The housing Assistant works with the Housing team to coordinate and assist in the furnishing of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees and provides related logistical support.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Housing team in identifying and securing safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees in compliance with established program requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations to support a positive resettlement experience.
• Coordinate and assist with logistics and facilitation of housing setups and conducting home safety inspections under the instruction of the Housing and Logistics Coordinator.
• Assist with maintaining required documentation as needed.
• Collaborate directly with the Development team to coordinate donations pick up twice a month.
• Use personal insured vehicles to transport materials as needed throughout the service delivery area. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Support general office logistics, such as office support and front desk, as applicable and feasible.

Job requirement:

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• University degree a plus.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience required either non-profit, housing, or customer service-related industry
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.

Demonstrated Skill and Competencies

• Strong relationships building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated success or willingness to work and communicate effectively build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated success or willingness to work and communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Superb organization, planning, and logistic skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Ability to regularly lift ~50 lbs.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), ability to use the internet and other digital tolls for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal insured vehicle

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

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 $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, 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.