Fall Internship in Education Services Program Assisting Immigrants & Refugees

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The Irish International Immigrant Center - Education Services Program (Fall 2018)

Role Description:

The Education Services Program Assistant role offers a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in immigration and social justice issues to become part of a team of people dedicated to helping immigrants integrate smoothly into their new communities. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a positive difference in the lives of many immigrants and to learn new skills and to gain a deep appreciation for a diverse range of cultures. The role involves providing support for the Education Services program, which includes our ESOL, Citizenship Education, and Career Advancement classes. The role will be a mix of administrative support and, as we get closer to classes starting up in September, interaction with clients. This intern/volunteer may be the first point of contact for clients, and therefore must be courteous and professional to all callers and be friendly and welcoming to clients and visitors. The ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people is key for this role. The IIIC is committed to delivering quality and innovative services in a compassionate, sensitive, and respectful manner.

This is an unpaid internship.

Position Title: Education Services Intern
Department: Education Services

Reports to: Bonnie Greenwood, Director of Education

Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week, preferably Monday through Thursday, but willing to work with class schedules

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assisting with English classes on various topics; working directly with immigrant and refugee students
• Daily scanning, filing, and copying
• Faxing and maintaining contact with outreach contact about courses and workshops
• Calling current and potential students
• Maintaining records, both hard copies and virtually
• Data entry
• Intake assessments
• Assisting in classroom set up, including necessary paperwork and physical space
• Occasional visits to Boston area organizations to provide outreach materials
• Attending monthly staff meetings
• Various administrative tasks as assigned by Education Director

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.
• Data entry experience, preferred
• Experience with immigrant/refugee population, preferred
• Bilingual, or multilingual, preferred

Anticipated start date: August/September 2018 - December 2018 (will also consider people who want to intern during the fall and extend the internship into the spring)

About the Irish International Immigrant Center: The Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by a group of Irish immigrants committed to helping others make successful transitions to new lives in the U.S. Our mission is to assist immigrants from around the world as they integrate into American society. We are a vibrant welcome center that provides legal, wellness and education services, advocates for systemic change, and facilitates cross-cultural community building. With partner organizations, we promote reconciliation in Ireland. Each year, the Center’s programs assist between 2,400 and 3,000 low-income and underserved individuals and families from more than 120 countries. Our vision is of a society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. Rooted in the Irish tradition of hospitality, we work to create a safe and welcoming place for people from around the world who come to our Center.

How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to volunteering@iiicenter.org

WE ARE STARTING INTERVIEWS FOR THIS INTERNSHIP NOW SO PLEASE SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. THANK YOU. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

For more information on the Irish International Immigrant Center, please see www.iiicenter.org.

The Irish International Immigrant Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds and languages to apply.