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Flexible Schedule
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Astoria, NY 11102
Position Overview The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage. CIANA is seeking an Education Administrative Intern to carry out basic administrative tasks for our Education Programs. This is a great opportunity for a college student seeking to complete fieldwork hours and to gain hands-on experience in education or a non-profit organization. Key Responsibilities Answer door, welcome guests to the office and direct them to the appropriate staff member Conduct general intakes with clients and provide them with information for the service requested (ESL, Civics classes, legal services, etc.) Enter new clients’ info into our database and Google platforms Answer the main phone line, respond to inquiries, and take messages when necessary Return calls to clients when needed Help organize education materials both in the office and online Additional opportunity available: Tutoring elementary and middle school students in our virtual programs Qualifications Fluency in another language is required (especially Spanish) Interested in Education Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 Highly organized and detail-oriented Exhibits professional and courteous demeanor and phone etiquette Respectful and sensitive to other cultures Experience using Google Drive is strongly preferred Location Hybrid (details to be determined based on availability) Time Commitment Regular schedule required 15-20 hours a week during CIANA office hours (Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM) Compensation Unpaid, but may be completed for academic credit Training/Support Provided Interns will undergo orientation and training with CIANA staff. To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2022
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Sep 12
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Dec 11
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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Virtual Opportunity
Position Overview CIANA is looking for a volunteer instructor to teach our English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults Thursday and Friday mornings from 10:30 AM to Noon. Our classes are typically attended by 10-20 students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to intermediate. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Responsibilities Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum Facilitate lessons on life skills and practical English in a fun and accessible way Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution Assist in tracking student needs and progress Requirements Consistent availability on Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM to 12PM Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods Motivated to help students achieve their goals Competent in and respectful of cultural differences Passionate about advancing immigrant rights Bonus Points Students enrolled in a CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL program, or a retired teacher Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish) Location Remote Compensation Unpaid To Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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New York City, NY 11102
Position Overview The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Legal Services team provides free consultations to determine immigration relief, as well as provides low fee assistance with a variety of immigration applications. Our Legal Services team is looking for a highly personable, persistent, and detail-oriented Legal Intern to assist our attorney with immigration cases. Key Responsibilities Schedule and confirm new appointments with clients Manage correspondence between CIANA, clients, and other institutions Complete general and legal intake for new clients Assist with legal appointments and aid in interpretation Maintain and organize up to date client database and digital files Perform legal research on issues of immigration law, draft memoranda, and report to the director of Legal Services Qualifications This internship is for undergraduate students (with at least two years completed) or graduate students Fluency in Spanish is required Fluency in another language is a plus Experience in one or more of the following: Microsoft Office and Google Suite, especially Excel/Sheets Knowledge of public benefits or willingness to learn Research Organization and filing Counseling or customer service An independent self-starter who can manage time effectively to accommodate several projects at once Location Hybrid (virtual and/or in-person, depending on availability) Time Commitment Regular schedule required 15-20 hours a week during CIANA office hours (Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM) Compensation Unpaid, but may be completed for academic credit. Training/Support Provided Interns will undergo orientation and training with CIANA staff. To Apply Please email a resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org. Include "Legal Intern Application" in the Subject line.
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Astoria, NY 11102
Position Overview The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Case Management team provides job assistance, housing assistance, and public benefits application support, as well as referrals to other community and public resources. Our Case Management team is looking for highly personable, persistent, and detail-oriented Case Management Interns to assist our Case Managers with client services. Key Responsibilities Schedule and confirm new appointments with clients Facilitate correspondence between CIANA, clients, and outside agencies Complete general intake forms for new clients Assist with case working appointments and aid in interpretation Maintain and organize case management spreadsheets, database, and digital files Organize and maintaining up-to-date digital files Attending virtual trainings and coalition meetings with Case Manager and/or clients Qualifications This internship is for undergraduate students (with at least two years completed) or graduate students Proficiency in Arabic, Bengali, Spanish, or another language is required Experience in one or more of the following: Phone-banking Research Organization and filing Counseling or customer service Microsoft Office and Google Suite, especially Excel/Sheets Knowledge of public benefits Location Hybrid (virtual and/or in-person, depending on availability) Time Commitment Regular schedule required 15-20 hours a week during CIANA office hours (Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM) Compensation Unpaid, but may be completed for academic credit. Training/Support Provided Interns will undergo an orientation and training with CIANA staff. To Apply Please email a resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org. Include "Case Management Intern Application" in the Subject line.
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2022
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Sep 12
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Dec 11
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03:00 PM
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06:00 PM
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Virtual Opportunity
Overview The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking volunteers for our virtual Elementary Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2022-2023 school year, Fall Semester. Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills. Position Description Volunteer Tutors will support the Elementary School Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5. Homework help sessions are conducted via Google Meets and last an hour and a half between 3-6 PM. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times. Qualifications Passionate, committed, engaging! Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred Stable internet connection Gmail account Volunteers must be available on both Tuesdays and Thursdays Volunteers must be 15+ years of age at the time of application Location Virtual; work can be done from anywhere in the world! Training/Support Provided Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff. ***TO APPLY, please complete this form . If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@cianainc.org .***
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2022
