Winter/Spring Internship - Women's Economic Empowerment Intern - Unpaid

International Rescue Committee
United States, Colorado, Denver
Dec 28, 2024
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 40 countries and 29 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. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The Women's Economic Empowerment Internship supports female refugee and asylum-seeking clients served by the IRC, in identifying employment and unique and non-traditional career opportunities. Many female clients experience additional barriers to employment, including childcare needs and full-time home-making responsibilities. Interns will also support resource development, client education, maternal health programming, and volunteer support. COMMITMENT: 8-10 hours per week. One semester/4 months RESPONSIBILITIES: * Employment Support: Help clients to identify soft & hard skillsets that can be translated to jobs; Assist clients in resume writing or job applications; Research employment OR mentorship opportunities that are close to clients' homes, or accessible to transit lines * Resource Development: Conduct targeted outreach with employers or industry professionals that may be willing to hire women with limited English proficiency and work experience * Education: Work collaboratively with the education department to support women's empowerment week; Assist clients in pursuing an industry specific certification * Maternal Health: support the weekly ordering and distribution of new baby supplies for clients. * Volunteer Corps: Support the volunteers of the Women's Economic Empowerment Volunteer Corps with admin tasks. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Women's Economic Empowerment Volunteer will gain much knowledge about the process of resettling newly arrived refugees. They will understand the barriers to economic self-sufficiency that our clients face and the creative solutions IRC implements. Interns will be given the opportunity to interact with clients directly and will gain experience in training and cross cultural communication. As a part of this internship, all interns will be required to complete a housing set up, sit in on casework and cash intakes, participate in job clubs (as needed) and attend at least 2 Economic Empowerment team meetings (1st Thursday of every month, from 2-3:30pm) SUPERVISION: This position reports to the Early Employment Supervisor. TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit an online application along with cover letter and resume . Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator. QUESTIONS? Email ircdenver.volunteer@rescue.org This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. Minimum Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: Required Skills: * Reliable vehicle to provide transportation * Willingness to take and teach clients to take public transportation * Comfort working independently with diverse populations Preferred Skills: * Foreign language proficiency * Teaching experience 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. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.