Dallas Refugee Employment Security Intern

Economic Empowerment Program:
IRC’s resettlement model focuses on
the self-sufficiency of our refugee clients. Economic Empowerment supports
clients through job application support, job search assistance, higher
educational opportunities, financial coaching, and cash assistance programs.
Interns Responsibilities:
The intern’s primary point of contact
will be the Employment Program Coordinator and other caseworkers.
Interns can expect to support refugee
clients’ self-sufficiency and employment goals through resume building,
providing job readiness training classes, leading DART orientations, and
assisting with job applications on behalf of clients. Interns will also be
responsible for accurately and promptly submitting case notes detailing
services they’ve provided.
Interns will have the opportunity to support
clients directly in overcoming barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Interns
will gain greater insight into the resettlement process for refugees in the
Dallas area. IRC places a strong focus on hiring from our intern pool- if you
are eager to break into international relations or political science, or are
looking for nonprofit experience, this internship is for you.
This is an unpaid position
Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements

Must be able to come into the Dallas
office at least 15 hours a week between 8:30 am-4:30 pm M-F. Must be willing to
use personal vehicle to drive clients to job interviews if needed- interns
do qualify for paid mileage reimbursement.
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE
accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria
for receiving academic credit.