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 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver 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.

SCOPE OF WORK The Employment Specialist intern assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services.  - Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult.  Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities. 

Resume building competencies. 

Ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes. 

Able to communicate and collaborate with other staff members. 

Providing direct and administrative services to clients  

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The intern will grow their soft professional skills such as communication and work in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:  

The requirements should include: 

High school Diploma or associate degree. 

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. 

Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds. 

Fluent in written and spoken English.  

Drivers license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle.  

Must have cultural sensitivity and good cross-communication skills. 

Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card 

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information. 

 

CLEARANCES:  

All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy.

  

COMMITMENT:  

 

Fall: Minimum of 15 hrs/wk for 14 weeks 

Availability during IRC business hours (M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm) 

Preference given to applicants able to make a multi-term commitment.  

 

Please note this is an unpaid position at the IRC Phoenix (Glendale) office.  

This position reports to the Employment Supervisor 

 

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.