You must be organized, detail-oriented, experienced in renting and moving, able to lift heavy items, with reliable transportation and driver's license. Preferred skills include communication, advocacy, public speaking, and Microsoft Suite experience.

You will assist newly arrived refugee clients with finding and setting up their housing, including meeting with clients, signing leases, setting up utilities, and providing housing orientation and follow-up support.

Hospitality & Retail

United States

Elizabeth

Large

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.

Non-profit

International Rescue Committee

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

<ul><li>The Resettlement Housing Intern will work directly with newly arrived refugees to assess their housing needs, orient them to US housing practices, and provide individualized follow up support as clients work towards self-sufficient housing management. They will help with apartment showings and set ups to make sure housing is ready upon or shortly after arrival for New Jersey's newest refugees.</li></ul><p><strong style="color: rgb(57, 57, 57);">Learning Objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Student will learn about refugee resettlement and refugee social services</li><li>Student will develop problem solving and client services skills</li><li>Student will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines</li></ul>

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The Resettlement Housing Intern will work directly with newly arrived refugees to assess their housing needs, orient them to US housing practices, and provide individualized follow up support as clients work towards self-sufficient housing management. They will help with apartment showings and set ups to make sure housing is ready upon or shortly after arrival for New Jersey's newest refugees.Learning Objectives:Student will learn about refugee resettlement and refugee social servicesStudent will develop problem solving and client services skillsStudent will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines

Resettlement Housing Intern (Unpaid)

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International Rescue Committee

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