Refugee Employment Intern Summer 2014 (Unpaid)

COMMITMENT: Applicants must be able to commit to 16-24 hours per week for at least 3 months. Preference is given to candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE THIS COMMITMENT AND IF YOU SPEAK SPANISH OR ARABIC.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: This intern will work closely with our employment specialist to help newly arrived refugees, asylees and Cuban/Haitian entrants find and retain employment. The IRC works hard to help our clients become self-sufficient within 120 days of arriving in the United States. The intern will play an integral role in getting clients ready for employment, understanding the world of work in the U.S. and guiding them successfully through the application, interview and hiring process. Additionally, the employment intern will engage in outreach to local employers to educate them about the benefits of hiring refugees and identify prospective job opportunities for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  
•    Assist employable clients to prepare resumes and prepare for interviews
•    Assist clients with online job applications
•    Accompany clients to job interviews and to clinic for drug screening
•    Facilitate and/or translate for group orientations focused on employment program requirements and the World of Work
•    Outreach to clients to follow up on job placements and track retention rates
•    Research potential employers and job training programs
•    Call, email and meet with local employers and identify job placement opportunities for refugees.
•    Perform reception duties such as greeting visitors to the office and connecting them to appropriate staff.
•    Provide translation and interpretation when necessary.
•    Other related duties as assigned, including answering and directing incoming phone calls.

REQUIREMENTS:
•    Undergraduate level studies in business, social sciences, international relations or a related field.
•    Must convey confidence, have effective communication skills and exhibit excellent attention to detail.
•    Must speak English and Spanish or Arabic.
•    Strong desire to help refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey.
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
•    Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude
•    Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
•    Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
•    Car a plus with ability to transport clients locally.

This position reports to the Employment Specialist.

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