Immigration Intern (Bilingual preferred)

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Want hands-on experience in immigration at one of the world's leading humanitarian organizations? The International Rescue Committee 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 at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:

Immigration Interns work with Immigration Program Caseworkers to directly assist clients with the processing and filing of applications for citizenship lawful permanent residence, family reunification, affidavits of relationship, and other immigration petitions necessary to receive legal residency in the United States and reunite family members.

This position reports to the Immigration Caseworker.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist staff with immigration case management, including client follow-up and database management
• Screen potential clients to assess eligibility for immigration and other benefits
• Conduct community outreach and education
• Volunteer at local citizenship workshops

REQUIREMENTS:

We require that candidates have the following qualities:

• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or Vietnamese strongly preferred, not required
• Solid reliability with strong attention to timeliness
• Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and with supervisors)
• Great attention to detail and organization
• Strong sense of personal initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced office.
• An interest in international and refugee issues
• Computer literacy with PC systems
• Minimum of 2 years of completed undergraduate experience

APPLY:

Attend IRC San Jose's volunteer information session. Sign up for a session here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XW6KXCB

To learn more about the volunteer application process or other opportunities available, visit: https://www.rescue.org/announcement/intern-san-jose