Refugee Cultural Orientation Intern

5 days ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

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 50 countries and more than 25 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, Inc. (IRC) helps people
whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive,
recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of
Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to
people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries
and 28 U.S cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are
uprooted and struggling to rebuild their lives. The IRC in Baltimore was established
in 1999 and currently serves over 2,500 immigrants and refugees per year.

Scope of Work
The
cultural orientation (CO) program is part of the IRC's holistic and integrated
approach to resettlement. Cultural orientation provides trainings to newly
arrived refugees in order to foster a better understanding of their new
environment and the services available to them in the Baltimore area. The cultural
orientation intern will assist the cultural orientation coordinator in
designing, developing, and delivering structured training sessions on topics
such as financial management, U.S. laws, housing, transportation, safety,
healthcare, and cultural adjustment in order to aid refugees on their journey
towards self-sufficiency.

Reports To
Cultural Orientation Specialist

Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the local food system in the Baltimore metropolitan area, including resources focused on nutrition and food security.
- Learn to identify key barriers to adjustment to the U.S. and methods for teaching clients to become self-sufficient.
- Gain experience in teaching, program coordination, and curriculum design.

Responsibilities
- Using IRC curriculum, teach virtual lessons in group and individual sessions as needed.
- Lead bus orientations and bank orientations with refugee clients in Baltimore City if and when in person activities resume.
- Assist with class logistics by creating class rosters, contacting class participants, and organizing transportation should in person classes be available.
- Support classroom operations by creating and organizing materials.
- Work with interpreters to administer post-tests to CO graduates.
- Support the CO coordinator in researching and designing new modules to update the CO curriculum.
- Assist with documentation, data entry, and supervision of participants' children as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:


•Prior experience and interest in adult education or curriculum development preferred.

•Prior experience and interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred.

•Prior experience or interest in community health, nutrition, food access, and/or adult education.

•Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

•Flexible and reliable, with outstanding attention to detail.

•Strong problem-solving skills.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications (databases, Box).

•Fluency in English required. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired (particularly Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Urdu).

•Valid driver's license, reliable access to a vehicle with current insurance and the ability to travel regularly throughout Baltimore strongly preferred.

Position Details

• IN-PERSON: Fall 2024 internships will be in-person. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.

• DATES: Internships start with a required in-person orientation on Monday, September 9, 2024 (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM) at the IRC Baltimore office. Regular weekly hours start the week of September 10, 2024, and will continue through December 6, total weeks).

• HOURS: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 13 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 1 day per week.

• LAPTOP: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.

• REIMBURSEMENT: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Fall 2024 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

Application Process

•DUE DATE: apply online at by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, July 28.

•INTERVIEWS: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately August When possible, interviews will be conducted in-person in the Baltimore office.

•OFFERS: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 29, 2024. Confirmations will be due at the latest by September 4, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


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.

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