• Employment Program Intern (unpaid)

    International Rescue Committee (New York, NY)


    Requisition ID: req59100

     

    Job Title: Employment Program Intern (unpaid)

     

    Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

     

    Work Arrangement:Open to Remote

    Job Description

    Position Overview

    The Employment Program Intern will support IRC New York's early employment programs, helping newly

     

    arrived refugees and immigrants achieve their career goals. The intern will assist with client intake, job

     

    coaching, training facilitation, and administrative tasks. They will also provide general program support as

     

    needed.

     

    - Key Responsibilities

     

    - Provide one-on-one job coaching and employment counseling

     

    - Help clients with resumes, cover letters, and interview prep

     

    - Conduct client enrollments, assessments, and follow-ups

     

    - Track client progress using spreadsheets and ETO software

     

    - Research job and vocational training opportunities in NYC

     

    - Support Job Readiness Trainings (via Zoom/WhatsApp)

     

    - Maintain and update client and employer databases

     

    - Assist with administrative tasks and day-to-day program operations

     

    - Help build and maintain employer and partner relationships

     

    - Collaborate with other IRC teams and uphold confidentiality policies

    Qualifications

    - Interest or experience in employment services or social services

     

    - Strong English communication skills

     

    - Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, French, or Russian is preferred but not required

     

    - Experience working with immigrant or refugee communities is a plus

     

    - Comfortable using MS Office, email, and online platforms

     

    - Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable

     

    - Must pass a background check

     

    - What You'll Gain

     

    - Hands-on experience delivering employment services

     

    - Exposure to immigrant support work in a nonprofit setting

     

    - Skills in job development, case tracking, and program administration

    Qualifications