Reception and Placement (R&P) Intern

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Funded by the Department of State’s Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the Reception and Placement (R&P) program operates in all 24 field offices across the US Programs network. Through the R&P program, IRC staff support newly arrived refugees during their initial resettlement period as they transition into a state of self-sufficiency. The headquarters resettlement team provides support and guidance to IRC field offices regarding the implementation of the grant program.

SCOPE OF WORK: The R&P Intern will work to support the national management of the R&P program as part of the headquarters resettlement team. In this role, the intern will work on current and on-going initiatives and will assist the headquarters resettlement team in providing program support to the IRC network. She/he will work directly under the supervision and guidance of either the Reception and Placement Senior Program Officer or the Resettlement Program Manager. COMMITMENT: minimum 3-4 months, two full days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in development and dissemination of training and reference materials
• Assist in creating and updating resettlement field manuals, case file forms, and standardized policies and procedures
• Provide logistical support for conferences, meetings, and webinars-Assist in drafting notes in meetings, conferences and discussion calls etc.
• Provide support for communication initiatives domestically
• Other duties, as assigned, in support of the HQ Resettlement Team

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• The intern will develop a strong understanding of the US resettlement program, including program design, service implementation, and reporting procedures
• The intern will enhance skills in data collection, knowledge management, and visual presentation
• The intern will become familiar with best practices in refugee resettlement and quality assurance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or coursework in international studies, social work, or a related field preferred
• Familiarity with the U.S. resettlement program or immigrant service provision preferred
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex info rmation in a concise, accessible way
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills-Experience using Mailchimp and Survey Monkey.-Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

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.