Career Development Intern (Spring 2025) - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Dec 19, 2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. SCOPE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT INTERN WORK: The Career Development intern works with IRC Career Development Specialists to deliver advanced job readiness training workshops, support clients with online job searching and submitting job applications, and connect clients to resources that support their overall career goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and facilitate monthly advanced job readiness training workshops on topics such as: resume and cover letter writing, networking, online job searching, and related topics. Collaborate with Career Development Specialists to develop advanced job readiness training curriculum. Schedule one-on-one meetings with clients to support them in developing online job search skills and submitting job applications. Research and make initial contact with local employers and organizations to find strong employer partners in specific career fields such as healthcare, IT, trades, and others. Conduct ongoing outreach to eligible clients to gauge program interests and services needed. Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and training related to the position. Provide general administrative support. Minimum Qualifications: Able to work in-person at the IRC Richmond Office at least 15 hours a week Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM for at least three months. Strong interest in working with international clients with varying levels of digital literacy, and proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences. Excellent communication skills, through written communication, phone calls, and public speaking/presentations to small groups. Experience with and/or knowledge related to cover letter & resume writing, completing online job applications, and/or interview skills. Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. Skilled with technology, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word. This position is open to current college students, recent graduates, and non-student applicants. This position is unpaid and reports to the Career Development Specialist. *The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlines in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.