AmeriCorps Refugee Resource Associate (NDMVA)

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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 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 25,000 refugees from nearly 55 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 3,000 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF REFUGEE RESOURCE ASSOCIATE WORK: This position is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Refugee Resource Associate will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet refugee client needs by providing clients with access to donated clothing, household items, furniture and food.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is a Notre Dame Mission Volunteer (NDMV) AmeriCorps position. AmeriCorps oversight will be conducted through NDMV of Atlanta, and the IRC will serve as a site placement. For more information about NDMV, please visit http://www.ndmva.org. Upon interview and selection by the IRC, the candidate will need to complete the AmeriCorps application process through the NDMV site liaison.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help refugee clients to receive in-kind goods (clothing household items, furniture, and food) via the IRC’s on-site Resettlement Shop
• Receive and organize in-kind donations from community members
• Track in-kind donations in both a donor database and client files
• Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts to community groups, students, and other organizations
• Provide direct service to refugee clients
• Assist with in-kind donations pickup as needed
• Assist with other Resource Development as needed
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs
• Train and supervise volunteers and interns
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• An interest in international and refugee issues
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting
• Prior experience in a non-profit setting is a plus
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Must be confident with public speaking
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is beneficial
• Must be able to comfortably lifting boxes of donated clothing and household items

The 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 or disability.