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Masters Level Intern
New York, NY
Job/Internship Description
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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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.
Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Switchboard offers training and technical assistance (TTA) resources via webinars, downloadable resources, blogs, podcasts, certificate courses and communities of practice. TTA and resources focus on the content areas of monitoring and evaluation, organizational development, employment, mental health, community engagement, and population-specific content (e.g., for Afghan newcomers). More information can be found at switchboardta.org.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: With oversight from the Switchboard Mental Health and Wellness Training Officer, the Switchboard Intern will support the development and delivery of training and technical assistance including creating customized resource lists, organizing and archiving resource lists, and supporting staff with the creation and delivery of new resources (i.e. webinars, e-learning, online certificate courses, Communities of Practice (CoPs), information guides, blog posts, etc.).
COMMITMENT: 9-10 months, start dates available either spring or fall 2024, 10-20 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support the development of new training and technical assistance resources (i.e. webinars, e-learning, online certificate courses, Communities of Practice (CoPs), information guides, blog posts, etc.).
* Create customized resource lists in response to requests for technical assistance
* Develop a system for organizing and archiving resource lists created by Training Officers and partner organizations
* Where relevant, support project administration by assisting with course enrollment, communications with learners, virtual learning space monitoring and facilitation, photo library archival, etc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. The intern will gain professional experience in the provision of training and technical assistance, including instructional design and resource development.
2. The intern will deepen their understanding of mental health and psychosocial support services in forcibly displaced populations and the US refugee resettlement system
3. The intern will gain experience with methods and technology used to disseminate learning.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Masters degree coursework in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field.
* Very strong organizational and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way.
* Digital literacy including working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and Zoom (this internship is fully remote, so trainee should be comfortable communicating via email, chat and video conference)
* Experience working with refugee populations, in case management or therapeutic settings, or lived experience as a refugee or migrant are preferred, but not required.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
Interested applicants should email a resume, and cover letter to megan.rafferty@rescue.org with the subject line Switchboard Training Intern.
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.
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.
Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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