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Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers
lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war
or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we restore safety,
dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
Internship Overview:
The Housing Intern will assist the Housing Specialist in coordinating and preparing
homes for refugees. Duties include logistics assistance, move-in assistance, and
managing internal organizational systems. Travel within
Leon County may be required depending on project needs.
Responsibilities:
* Logistics Assistance:
o Assist with essential logistics tasks related to refugee/parolee arrivals. This
includes procuring or coordinating food, housing supplies, phones, internet
service, transporting clients, communicating with external partners, and more.
* Move-in Assistance:
o Work with volunteers to move furniture and supplies into a unit, set up the unit,
transport clients, oversee lease signings, etc.
* Organizational/Administrative Assistance:
o Help build and manage internal systems, write case notes, work on case file
management, file receipts, credit card transactions, fill out applications, etc.
* Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Excellent communication and writing skills
* Organized with attention to detail
* Able to work independently and under pressure
* An interest in international issues
* Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
* Strong digital literacy
* Must pass a background check ($51.00 fee)
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must attend IRC volunteer orientation training
- Must be willing to commit at least 15
- hours a week.
- Must be able to commute to the Tallahassee office
- Please note that this is an unpaid internship where the intern will be based in Tallahassee.