Health Promotion Intern (Unpaid)

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job 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 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: IRC NJ’s Health and Wellness team supports newcomers as they learn to navigate the U.S. health care system. We recognize that clients are the experts on their own lives, experiences, and beliefs. The Health and Wellness team uses client expertise to guide, encourage, and empower clients as they interact with various health systems. We teach clients how to set up appointments, find specialists, apply for health insurance, request interpretation, and access emotional support services, among many other skills and needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Health Promotion Interns will assist the Health and Wellness team with a variety of projects and services, such as health education initiatives, support group coordination, Medicaid/New Jersey Family Care follow up, supported health referrals, and developing health resources for IRC NJ clients. Health Promotion Interns will also provide other direct services to health and wellness clients as needed. • Assist the Health and Wellness team in organizing and running regular meetings for clients, such as walk-in hours, health education sessions, and other group activities. • Assist the Health and Wellness team in conducting client outreach and event promotion for ongoing program events. • Research and evaluate skill and research gaps in health, mental health, and related areas for IRC NJ clients. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Acquire a thorough understanding of refugee and immigrant communities in NJ, with a key focus on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. 2. Develop and refine client-centered program planning and management skills and practices. 3. Develop and refine outreach and advocacy skills in the public health arena. REQUIREMENTS: • Education requirements - currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social work, or related field. • Working Arrangements - available at least 15 hours/week, minimum of 7.5 hours in-person. • Language Skills – fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari, or Pashto is highly preferred. • Skills Needed – strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively work with diverse populations; excellent organizational and time management skills; experience with data entry and high-quality research and advocacy efforts; - Experience working with refugee and immigrant populations, particularly in the context of health and wellness, is highly desirable PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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