• Volunteer and Outreach Intern (Unpaid)

    International Rescue Committee (Elizabeth, NJ)


    Requisition ID: req52921

     

    Job Title: Volunteer and Outreach Intern (Unpaid)

     

    Sector: Community Development

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

     

    Work Arrangement:Fully Remote

    Job Description

    BACKGROUND :

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 2 9 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hop e. Th e IRC leads the way from harm to home.

    SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER WORK :

    This position is located within New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum , and Integration (RAI). The Volunteer and Outreach Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Manager in the Development and Communications Department at RAI. This is an unpaid position that requires a minimum of 1 5 hours a wee k. Fully or Hybrid remote position.

    RESPONSIBILITIES :

    + Assist with volunteer and intern recruitment and onboarding processes

    + Compile and post volunteer descriptions as needed

    + Assist in managing volunteer and intern timesheets and timesheet entries each month.

    + Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases

    + Attend community engagement events and information sessions

    + Conduct outreach, networking activities, and other advertising to recruit and educate volunteers and partners as needed.

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS :

    + Deep commitment to immigrant rights .

    + Motivated, flexible , manages time effectively, and can work independentl y as well as within a team dynamic.

    + IRC orientation and full background check (Live Scan & HireRight) required.

     

    IRC leading the way From Harm t o Home .

     

    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.