Housing Outreach Intern

1 month ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, 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: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: Interns will assist the Housing and Logistics Coordinator and Housing Specialists in providing housing related services, focusing on Landlord/Property Outreach, assisting the Housing Team to search for suitable and affordable housing options. Additionally, other tasks could include household goods shopping, apartment set up, utility account set up, assist in moving families from temporary housing to permanent housing and providing orientation to the Charlottesville public transit system. Interns could also perform administrative tasks such as completing applications for services on behalf of clients, creating documentation for case files, and making appointments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


•Research housing opportunities in the Charlottesville area


•Orient newly arrived families to their new home and community


•Transport clients to various appointments (i.e. lease signing appointments


•Shop for and set up homes for arriving cases


•Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner


•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.

Minimum Qualifications:


•Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student or recent grad.


•Able to work with minimal supervision & be comfortable in a multicultural environment


•Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


•Excellent written and verbal communication skills


•Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame.


•Must have a car and a clean driving record


•Must be in Charlottesville, Virginia and be willing to complete field work.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Housing and Logistics Coordinator.

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.

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