Community Sponsorship Intern

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: req28704Job Title: Community Sponsorship InternSector: Community DevelopmentEmployment Category: InternEmployment Type: Part-TimeCompensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 HourlyLocation: Elizabeth (NJOR), NJ USA

Job Description
TITLE: Community Sponsorship InternLOCATION: Elizabeth, NJSTART DATE: 09/01/2022DURATION: 3-4 months / 15-24 hours per week - preference to candidates that can commit to a full academic yearOVERVIEW:The Community Sponsorship Intern will support the build up and maintenance of the IRC NJ community sponsorship program. The Community Sponsorship coordinator will support community groups, faith-based organizations, and businesses in the welcoming and integration of refugees, help build awareness of and support for forcibly displaced populations, and seed the larger landscape for community sponsorship in the US.The Community Sponsorship Intern will work directly with the Community Sponsorship Coordinator. *This is an unpaid internship position.*


RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage collaboration and communication across co-sponsor groups
Cultivate branded materials for training, public events and community engagement
Ensure accurate and compliant entry of case notes into data management system
Assist with program monitoring and evaluation
Support the build out of and facilitate communication on the co-sponsor group communication platform
Coordinate and facilitate outreach events
Other administrative, data, event and communication management tasks as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate outreach events
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work effectively in an environment that is multi-cultural and multi-lingual; experience using interpreters desired
Highly effective communication skills, demonstrating strong partnership skills, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness
Highly adaptable and flexible self-starter with ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others, juggle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Fluency in English; written and spoken

*Working Environment: Standard office working environment with regular local travel within the service delivery area We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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