Fall 2024 Employment Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,500 refugees from 50 countries into Tallahassee, Florida.

SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT INTERN WORK:The EmploymentIntern will work with the Employment team to assist eligible refugee clients find jobs and prepare them to enter the workforce by providing supporting services, while also completing clerical work such as data entry and case file organization.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employment Intern will assist the Employment Supervisor with the following tasks:

• Research potential employers and community partners as it relates to Early Employment

• Work one-on-one with refugee clients by conducting job readiness counseling and training

• Assist clients in filling out online and paper applications

• Accompany refugee clients to job interviews and orientations

• Assist Employment Specialists by entering case notes and other data entry into relevantdatabases

• Assist Employment Specialists by creating and maintaining client case files.

• Provide general administrative support for Economic Empowerment team

• Other duties as assigned

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.