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Microenterprise Outreach Intern Spring/Summer 2024 Unpaid

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International Rescue Committee

Apr 26

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Summer Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Wichita

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or working towards a degree, but not required;
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, culturally-diverse environment with the ability to be
  • culturally sensitive and appropriate;
  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for building relationships and event planning within a nonprofit setting;
  • Experience working with refugees, asylees, high-risk populations, persons in crisis, and/or diverse populations preferred;
  • Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Strong knowledge of social media sites;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills;
  • Available for at least 10 hours per week for at least 4-6 months;
  • The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference in the lives on individuals
  • Access to a safe working vehicle, and the willingness to drive clients to various appointments and places.

Responsibilities

  • Preference for candidates that can offer a 6-month commitment; the intern will become an integral part of our team and be trained/mentored on several skill building responsibilities;
  • Builds awareness on Small Business (SB) and Microenterprise programs around Wichita for eligible potential clients;
  • Identifies and reaches out to Small Businesses/potential clients by visiting, meeting, and
  • Communicating with them (in-person and online);
  • Assists SB Counselor and Microenterprise Development Coordinator with the planning snd coordination of training sessions whether in person, or online;
  • Identifies possible community partnerships and education opportunities with local
  • Businesses and organizations;
  • Participates in meetings with potential clients;
  • Flexible to work some evenings and weekends as necessary;
  • All other duties and miscellaneous activities as assigned.

International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.