IRC Internship Program for Spring 2018

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Internships will be in the following departments working with refugees:

Immigration Intern: Assist the immigration department with clients who are applying for green cards, U.S. citizenship, family reunification, etc.

Employment Intern: Assist the employment department with interview preparation, job applications, employment workshops, job searches, DART orientations, etc.

Reception & Placement (R&P) Intern: Assist resettlement case workers as they help refugees with their basic needs during the first few months of resettlement (e.g. appointments, school enrollment for children, apartment setup).

Health & Wellness (H&W) Intern: Assist H&W case workers with medical appointments, filing, documentation, emergency needs, etc.

Volunteer & Donations Intern: Assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Donations Associate with building volunteer networks and soliciting, collecting, and managing donations.

Reception Intern: Assist with answering the phones, filing, and managing daily office tasks.

New Roots Community Garden Intern: Assist the New Roots Specialist with managing community gardens and communicating with gardeners. Some weekend work may be required.

External Relations Intern: Assist the External Relations and Development Coordinator with communication and fundraising efforts related to special events, digital marketing, and Dallas’ GenR chapter.

Advocacy Intern: Assist the Executive Director with IRC’s advocacy efforts by conducting legislative and policy research, identifying and building support in the community, and coordinating meetings with community members and representatives.