Career Development Intern

International Rescue Committee
United States, New York, New York
122 East 42nd Street (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
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. SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The career development intern is a volunteer position to support the IRC in NY's career development program. This program aims to support IRC clients to establish in reaching career goals they have set for themselves. The career development program identifies training and certification program in different industries that will earn participants professional employment and increase in income. The career development intern will support the program by enrolling clients in the program, assist them in building a career pathway and identifying industry specific programs and opportunities related to career goals. The intern will also conduct research that will support the building of relationships with employers as wells internship and apprenticeship partners. The intern will also provide job readiness tools to participants. The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of career development or job readiness programing. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Intern will learn how to effectively manage career programs across a wide network. 2. Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations. 3. Intern will learn how to provide develop relationships with partners and employers. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Keep track of team meetings and maintain spreadsheets accordingly. * Provide assistance in organizing workshops. * Provide one-on-one career coaching and counseling for clients. * Conduct enrollment, intakes and surveys for all clients. * Develop resumes, cover letters, and conduct interview preparation with clients. * Track client meetings and progress in spreadsheet and through case noting on ETO software. * Communicate effectively in person and by telephone. * Collaborate with other IRC in NY programs as necessary * Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS: * Experience in working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting * Experience providing instruction to adults a plus * Must have good written and verbal English language skills * Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail) * Ability to pass a background check * Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting This position reports to the Career Development Coordinator 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.