Job Information
International Rescue Committee Community Engagement Intern (Unpaid) in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Requisition ID: req52921
Job Title: Community Engagement Intern (Unpaid)
Sector: Community Development
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Location: Elizabeth, NJ USA
Work Arrangement:Fully Remote
Job Description
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 2 9 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hop e. Th e IRC leads the way from harm to home.
SCOPE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER WORK :
This position is located within New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum , and Integration (RAI). The Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the Community Engagement Manager in the Development and Communications Department at RAI. This is an unpaid position that requires a minimum of 1 5 hours a wee k. Fully remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist with volunteer and intern recruitment and onboarding processes
Compile and post volunteer descriptions as needed
Assist in managing volunteer and intern timesheets and timesheet entries each month.
Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases
Collect and record community engagement prospect information
Attend community engagement events and information sessions
Assist with community engagement , external communications, and in-kind donations-related tasks as needed
Conduct outreach, networking activities, and other advertising to recruit and educate volunteers and partners as needed.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS :
Deep commitment to immigrant rights .
Motivated, flexible , manages time effectively, and can work independentl y as well as within a team dynamic.
IRC orientation and full background check (Live Scan & HireRight) required.
IRC leading the way From Harm t o Home .