United States of America: Administrative Intern (UNPAID)

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 26 Sep 2014

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 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Administrative Intern is responsible for assisting the Receptionist with desk coverage, supporting clients of the Baltimore Resettlement Center (BRC) and helping to foster an environment in which both clients and staff thrive in productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assist the clients and ensure a smooth flow of the waiting area by determining client’s needs; Assess emergency and non-emergency circumstances (medical, eviction, legal trouble, etc)

· Provide relevant information in regards to the BRC, and surrounding Baltimore communities

· Inform clients of their case manager’s weekly schedules

· Maintain tidiness in the lobby area and the Children’s Corner during slow periods

· Front desk coverage for the Receptionist when attending meetings/breaks

· Sort mail and deliver to appropriate staff

· Assist with duties in the Resettlement Shop as needed

· Assist the Administrative Coordinator with other duties if needed

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Work well and thrive within a multicultural environment, learning to work effectively with populations with language barriers
2. Being able to master a high-paced work environment and execute multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
3. Assessing the administrative and operational needs of the office to ensure a smooth flow of business for all programs, departments, and agencies

REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Graduate

· Experience in a multi-cultural environment

· Experience with Microsoft Office applications

TIME COMMITMENT:

· Summer interns are required to work at least 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer. Interns who can intern full-time (40 hours a week) are strongly preferred.

· Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring

How to apply:

Please apply using our online system. You can also prioritize your application by sending your resume, cover letter, and contact info for 2 references directly to the Volunteer Coordinator Kafiya.ismail@rescue.org and with the following information listed in the cover letter:

-projected start/end date (noting that we have a 3-month minimum for our internships)

-days and number of hours of availability during the work week (for example: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-5pm)

-whether or not you would have access to a car in which you would be willing to drive with the refugees and asylees we serve to access social services

We look forward to reviewing your application!

IRC leading the way From Harm To Home.