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Career Pathways Intern (Unpaid)
Elizabeth, NJ
Job/Internship Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Title:Career Pathways Intern
Job Overview/Summary:The Career Pathways program promotes economic self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants with barriers toachieving their career goals by connecting them with trainings and resources to enable them to move out of low-wage jobs and onto sustainable career paths.By the supervision of the Career PathwaysSpecialist, the Career Pathways intern will work with clients to assess their eligibility and readiness for the program, create career development plans, schedule career development activities, prepare job applications, and obtain successful job placements.
Major Responsibilities:
Job Coaching and Support:
- Conduct pre-enrollment assessments with potential participants, build career development plans with strategic direction, detailing actionable and realistic activities.
- Provide assistance to help clients prepare their resumes during training period, look for appropriate job opportunities, and practice interview skills.
- Provide individual mentorship on resume writing, interview preparation, job search techniques, and other skills related to career advancement.
- Ensure the delivery of group coaching and instruction in advanced work readiness and other employability skills.
- Assist participants with networking and help with job application review.
- Accompany clients to job preparation activities, interviews, and job site tours, coaching clients so they can attend these events independently in the future.
- Collaborate to provide comprehensive strength-based services to IRC clients through effective communication between team members and departments.II.Community Outreach/Engagement
Community Outreach/Engagement:
- Conduct outreach to clients eligible to enroll in career development programming through a variety of channels.
- Assist clients as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing career development needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and willingness to learn industry-specific practices.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluent in MS Office applications and database experience required.
- Able to think creatively and strategically to overcome barriers.
- Fluency in a second language preferred; specifically, Spanish, Dari, and/or Pashto.
Working Environment:
- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Part Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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