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Intern with our Financial Literacy Program!

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ORGANIZATION: New American Pathways

  • 2 people are interested

This position will provide qualified interns with experience about grant management through assistance with the Matching Grant Program at New American Pathways. The Matching Grant Program is a federally funded, early self-sufficiency program designed to provide newly arrived refugees with direct financial assistance and intensive employment services so that they can achieve self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival. The grant requires the recipient organization to raise match at $.50 to the dollar. New American Pathways is required to maintain accurate client case files, track direct financial support to clients, and track matching in-kind and cash donations for this program. In this role, the intern will have opportunities to apply or refine his or her skills relating to grant compliance and supporting self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists with enrollment of eligible applicants into the Matching Grant Program
  • Assists in compiling, editing and submitting monthly donation reports
  • Collaborates with Career Services Department to present information through workshops regarding self-sufficiency and financial management
  • Applies for government benefits on behalf of clients as they relate to the program
  • Assists with administrative duties related to client case file accuracy
  • Other duties as necessary

Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to communicate easily with people of various ethnic and educational backgrounds in written and oral form
  • Organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize
  • Willingness to gain understanding of the basic refugee experience
  • Strong attention to detail

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates may submit their application, resume and cover letter to Mary Cash at volunteerengagement@newamericanpathways.org, no phone calls please. This is a non-paid internship. Students may receive credit.

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About New American Pathways

Location:

2300 HENDERSON MILL RD NE STE 200, ATLANTA, GA 30345, US

Mission Statement

Helping Refugees and Georgia Thrive

Description

New American Pathways is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps refugees from the moment they arrive in Georgia through their journey to U.S. citizenship. With a comprehensive set of customized services, steady guidance, and strong advocacy, we enable refugees and other immigrants to realize their full potential and dreams as they build new lives in Georgia.

Beginning with resettlement services and by keeping a strong focus on jobs, education, cultural integration, individual and female empowerment and building strong families, our specially designed programs provide proven pathways to self-sufficiency and success. By matching peoples’ unique individual assets with the opportunities available in the community, we help ensure that these new Americans develop and contribute their special skills and talents to strengthening the American workforce and helping Georgia thrive.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

Mon Jan 09, 2017 - Fri Apr 28, 2017

WHERE

2300 Henderson Mill Road NEAtlanta, GA 30345

(33.852688,-84.25986)
 

SKILLS

  • Financial Literacy
  • Management
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

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