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Flexible Schedule
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St Paul, MN 55108
Position Description: The Refugee Employment Services Intern will be working with employment programs within the Refugee Services Department to provide clients the support and preparation needed to achieve self-sufficiency. Clients will typically be New Americans seeking their first job in the United States. Candidate Profile: High school graduate, or enrolled in a post-secondary institution At least two years of paid work experience Strong written and verbal communication and proficient in Microsoft Office and internet use Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Experience interacting with English Language Learners Real interest in refugee and immigrant issues Preferred: Ability to communicate in one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Somali, Kiswahili, or Oromo. Primary Duties Include: Assisting with client intake and resume development Meeting one-on-one with clients to complete job readiness activities including mock interviews, job application practice and education in American work culture Helping clients identify public transportation routes to get to school or a new job Conducting job searches and researching potential employers Office support: file maintenance, data entry, developing workshop materials and keeping accurate case notes Working with other programs and staff as necessary Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per week Minimum of 3 month commitment TO APPLY: Complete the internship application form at: https://iimn.z2systems.com/np/clients/iimn/survey.jsp?surveyId=2& *Applications without resumes will not be accepted for this position.
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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St. Paul, MN 55108
Mondays - Fridays 10am - 2pm with flexibility on hours as needed Welcome and assist clients and students both in person and by phone at busy front desk. Complete various administrative tasks such as but not limited to: data entry, copying, faxing, mailing and maintaining appointment calendars. Complete various administrative tasks such as but not limited to: data entry, copying, faxing, mailing and maintaining appointment calendars. Time Commitment: * Minimum of 6-10 hours/week for 4 months, 2 days a week. Willing to consider less weekly hours if commitment can be made for more than 4 months. * Please note that evenings and weekends offer little direct client contact/interaction but offer great behind the scenes opportunities! * Both opportunities offer flexible schedules and could include morning, afternoon and/or evening. Volunteer could set their own hours.
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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St Paul, MN 55108
The Nurse/NCLEX Tutor will be with immigrant nursing school graduates who are preparing to take the nurse license exams (NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-LPN) to provide clients the support and preparation needed to be successful in their health care careers. Primary Duties Include: Tutor adult immigrant nursing students (LPN Diploma or RN AS students), helping them understand and apply nursing content and concepts Tutor adult immigrant nursing school graduates preparing to take nurse license exams (NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-LPN) Candidate Profile: Must hold a current Minnesota Nursing License and be familiar with the NCLEX format Should be interested in working with immigrant and refugee populations Should be able to communicate nursing concepts clearly and adapt to different learning styles Previous nursing teaching and/or tutoring experience is preferred but is not essential TO APPLY: To apply, go to the International Institute of Minnesota’s website at https://iimn.org/support/volunteer/
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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St. Paul, MN 55108
Position available: Classroom Assistant for Hospitality Program, unpaid Type: Part-time 10-12 hours/week, 3 days a week, days and times negotiable. Supervised by: Lynn Thompson, Program Manager and Instructor Number of Positions Open: 1 Description: The Hospitality Intern will assist students in IIMN’s Hospitality Program in the classroom. The Hospitality Intern will work directly with students in the Hospitality classes as they learn industry specific English, job skills, practice for job interviews and prepare for the American workplace environment. Students in the Cashier, Housekeeping and Dietary Aide class are often new to the US, have never worked before in the US or are looking to find entry level positions in the healthcare or hospitality industry. Students often face barriers to employment such as, low English ability, transportation, lack of childcare and unstable housing. The Hospitality Intern will also have the opportunity to assist with the Professional Leadership Training class. The students in this class are advanced English Language Learners who are often looking for advancement in their careers or switching careers. Interns who have enjoyed this internship in the past have been patient, energetic, comfortable with independent problem-solving, and interested in tutoring. Qualifications: o Interest in ESL learners and ability to work with diverse groups of students o Good communication and computer skills o Ability to work flexibly, independently problem solve, and identify solutions to issues that arise o Collaborates well with a diverse team in decision-making and project development o Demonstrated interest in refugee and immigrant issues Duties: o Assist lead teacher in classroom (in person) o Assist students with Northstar Digital Literacy and proctor exams as needed o Assist students in accessing community resources as needed. o Assist with running of student store as needed. o Assist with editing and reviewing resumes and cover letters. o Help create an energetic and positive environment for adult learners o Modeling excellent employee behavior To Apply: Submit Volunteer Application iimn.org/volunteer. Send resume and cover letter directly to Lynn Thompson at lthompson@iimn.org
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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St Paul, MN 55108
Position Description: The Immigration service program involves working directly with clients to help them complete immigration forms for benefits such as permanent residency and U.S. citizenship. You meet with clients one to one by appointment. It is a great opportunity to learn about how immigration works as well as the steps clients for through to obtain the benefits. Time in the program is generally pretty structured. The majority of our clients in both programs are mainly refugees or former refugees. That means the countries they represent are mainly: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Bhutan, Burma, some Iraq and misc. others. If you are looking to work with a Spanish speaking population we would be a good fit for you. Also if you are thinking of a project related to immigrants and their situation this would not be the best fit. Our agency mainly works with refugees, who had no choice but to flee their homeland, due to war or persecution issues. This is very different than people who choose to come to the U.S. or flee their country due to economic reasons. Training is provided and you will be supervised by IIMN program staff throughout your internship. Primary Duties Include: Assist refugee and asylee clients with various immigration applications including permanent residency (Green Card) and citizenship. Maintain contact with clients via telephone or in writing to support them during their immigration process. Complete case notes, update databases and complete immigration-related research. Respond to clients’ questions on various immigration procedures. Update curriculum for citizenship classes and complete small projects for other agency programs as needed. Take passport and immigration photos. Assist with small projects for other Institute programs Candidate Profile: Candidate should have a strong interest in learning about immigrant and refugee communities Candidate must have good written English Candidate should have experience working in a cross-cultural environment Candidate should be familiar with computers and the Internet Candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team Time Commitment: Minimum of 12 hours/week for 4 months. Willing to consider less weekly hours if commitment can be made for more than 4 months. Most hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as well as Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To Apply: Complete the internship application form at: https://iimn.z2systems.com/np/clients/iimn/survey.jsp?surveyId=2& *Applications without resumes will not be accepted for this position.
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2023
