IRC - Internship

International Rescue Committee
221 S 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel 801.328.1091
Fax 801.328.1904
www.theIRC.org


Health and Wellness Outreach Internship


BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The resettlement office in Salt Lake City, Utah provides services to approximately 400 such refugees.

SCOPE OF WORK:
Working closely with the Health and Wellness Outreach Program Coordinator, the intern will be responsible for maintaining close relationships with refugee youth in order to assess and address identified needs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking refugee youth progress in summer educational credit recovery programs, meeting with youth to assess their needs, working with youth to design programs that support their interests and attending planned program sessions with the youth. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in education, social work, international relations, or public health. The intern must be available approximately 10 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, however the intern will be required to attend all health sessions that they will be planning and organizing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist Health and Wellness Outreach Coordinator in meeting with refugee youth and assessing their needs and designing program components that address their needs.
2. Maintaining weekly contact with refugee youth involved in the program and tracking their progress throughout the summer.
3. Maintain contact with administrators of additional programs that the youth may be involved in to record their progress and identify areas in which they need additional support.
4. Assist with program assessment and documentation.
5. Offer feedback and ideas, as appropriate
6. Other related duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS:
1. Previous experience with youth, health and education preferred
2. Committed to at least 3 months working a minimum of 10 hours a week.
3. Reliable and flexible with excellent communication skills
4. High level of comfort speaking in front of small to mid-sized groups
5. Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
6. Adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
7. Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients
8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; additional fluency in a refugee language preferred
9. Motivated and able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
10. Background check is required.




POSITION LOGISTICS:
Length of Service: 12 weeks
Compensation: This an unpaid internship
Hours: minimum of 10 hours per week
Supervisor: Kyle Price, Program Coordinator