The International Rescue Committee of Baltimore is a non-profit, non-sectarian refugee resettlement agency dedicated to working together with legally admitted refugees to assist them in rebuilding lives and reuniting families in the greater Baltimore area. A committed staff of professionals and volunteers provide essential resettlement services to refugee families including basic necessities, education, employment, social services and advocacy.
SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)’s Baltimore Regional Office is in the Baltimore Resettlement Center (BRC). IRC works in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (DSS), Lutheran Social Services (LSS), Baltimore Medical Systems, Jewish Community Services (JCS- offsite) and Baltimore City Community College. The BRC is a unique model of refugee resettlement, providing a one-stop center for refugees to access services at one location. The administrative department of the IRC is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the office, the Resettlement Shop and serves as the pivotal function that keeps the office running well.
INTERN’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Assist with staffing the reception desk; connecting refugees and asylees to services in the BRC
•Assist in the management of the Resettlement Shop; help refugees and asylees find specific items in the Shop; record items into Shop database
•Set up and coordinate future trainings for BRC staff
•Facilitate relationships with local businesses and set up donation schedules for the BRC
•Create systems for better operations of the office
•Administrative tasks as needed and other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
•Reliable and flexible
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•Well organized; high attention to detail, especially the smallest details!
•Calm, friendly and extremely professional demeanor
•Strong interest in international and refugee issues, willingness to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients
•Enthusiasm about working in a multicultural setting
•Self direction and initiative to take the lead on projects when needed, and to follow through to completion
•Sensitivity, patience and a sense of humor
•Successful background in administrative work
•Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously in a chaotic and fast paced environment
•Desire to work in the non-profit field
TIME COMMITMENT:
•Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 10-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring
•Summer interns are required to work at least 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer.
Reports to: Administrative Manager
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: November 6, 2009
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and your resume.
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