Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries worldwide. The IRC also supports thousands of refugees and survivors of human trafficking in 29 U.S. cities each year through initial housing assistance; case management and referral services; job readiness and placement; community and cultural orientation; health and wellness programs; immigration services; and youth programs.
As the Community Integration Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the
successful integration of refugees and humanitarian migrants into the Seattle community. You will focus
on four key areas of work: cultural orientation, case management, program development, and
community engagement.
Micro
Case Management:
• Assist UHP caseworkers to ensure that case management services are delivered in a clientcentered, trauma-informed, and efficient manner.
Mezzo
Community Engagement and Building Relationships:
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify and address the unique challenges faced
by new arrivals and work together to find solutions.
• Implementing outreach strategies to engage with refugee and immigrant communities,
including disseminating relevant information and resources.
Macro
Program Development:
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to assist with program development and
facilitation for refugees and humanitarian migrants.
• Ensure that program curriculum is informative, engaging, and tailored to meet the unique needs
of diverse refugee and humanitarian migrant populations.
Required Experience
• Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is highly preferred.
• Able to speak Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Russian (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, comfort learning and working with other technical
systems.
• Effective time management skills and ability to focus and work productively in a fast-paced
environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
• Committed to anti-racism and continual learning and growth.
Required/Preferred Languages
• Able to speak Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Russian (preferred).
How to Apply
Please email volunteersea@rescue.org with your resume and cover letter. Include in subject line the position you are applying for (i.e. "Community Integration Intern").
