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Refugee Cultural Orientation Intern, Summer 2024

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International Rescue Committee

Mar 27

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

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  • You must handle sensitive information, work with diverse backgrounds, communicate effectively, be tech-savvy, follow IRC policies, and be fluent in English. Additional languages are a plus.
  • You will assist in coordinating and facilitating Cultural Orientation for refugee clients, scheduling interpreters, administering assessments, and supporting curriculum development.

Requirements

  • Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
  • Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn to use new software for data entry.
  • Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies.
  • Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, are required; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide equal treatment to all client groups in accordance with the agency's commitment to the dignity of all persons.
  • Coordinate with staff and clients to schedule Cultural Orientation.
  • Support in the facilitation of Cultural Orientation to clients.
  • Schedule interpreters for Cultural Orientation classes as needed.
  • Support in the administration of Cultural Orientation assessments.
  • Assist resettlement staff in development of revised curriculum for Cultural Orientation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Application Process

  • Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
  • Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn to use new software for data entry.
  • Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies.
  • Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, are required; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired, but not required.

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.