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.
PURPOSE: The Advocacy and Outreach Intern will assist the Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator in planning events; soliciting, collecting, managing, and tracking donations and assisting with advocacy for refugees and public education about refugees and IRC.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
•Assist in the planning, advertisement, coordination, and staffing of public education, outreach, fundraising and other special events
•Research relevant refugee issues
•Assist with the Refugee Stories Project which includes interviewing refugees
•Compile background information on refugees and asylees; collect referral forms from case managers
•Identify possible donations and facilitate delivery or pick-up of donations
•Assist in the management of the Resettlement Shop; help refugees and asylees find specific items in the Shop; record items into Shop database
•Support the Match Grant program by collecting timesheets and entering valuation of items
•Assist with mentor matches, as needed
•Administrative tasks as needed and other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
•Reliable and flexible; ability to work 1-2 nights/weekends a month (if necessary)
•Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
•Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients
•Strong research, writing and communication skills necessary
•Strong computer skills preferred
•Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
•Ability to set a regular internship schedule (during regular office hours, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
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: Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: July 12, 2009
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume and a writing sample.
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