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. The IRC in Richmond opened its doors in October 2015 to give refugee families the tools they need to take control over their new lives in the greater Richmond area, assisting them toward self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and community integration.  

SCOPE OF EARLY EMPLOYMENT INTERN WORK: The Early Employment intern collaborates with Employment Specialists to help clients secure jobs through the Matching Grant (MG) and/or Refugee Social Services Employment Program (RSSEP). Stable employment is a crucial step in the resettlement process. Our team offers hands-on programming to provide clients with information about U.S. work culture, prepare them for employment through resume preparation and interview practice, connect them to job opportunities, and serve as a point of contact throughout the employment process to offer support as needed. The Early Employment internship will focus on resume creation and job readiness training for clients prior to job placement, as well as employer engagement through outreach and tracking of potential and confirmed partnerships. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Research potential employer partners, conduct outreach, and track partnerships 

Research job opportunities and track open positions and trends 

Create resumes by working one-on-one with clients  

Assist clients in filling out online and paper applications  

Accompany clients for job interviews and employment orientations  

Provide bus orientation for clients  

Provide general administrative support