International Rescue Committee

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Das International Rescue Committee (IRC) leistet Hilfe bei den schlimmsten humanitären Krisen weltweit und steht von Krieg und Krisen betroffenen Menschen zur Seite, um ihre Gesundheit, Schutz & Sicherheit, Bildung, ihre wirtschaftliche Situation und ihre Selbstbestimmung zu sichern und zu fördern. IRC wurde 1933 auf Initiative von Albert Einstein gegründet und ist eine der weltweit größten internationalen humanitären Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGO). IRC ist in mehr als 40 Ländern und 29 US-Städten tätig und unterstützt Menschen dabei, zu überleben, die Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zurückzugewinnen und ihre Communities zu stärken. Im Dienst der Menschlichkeit leisten IRC-Mitarbeitende einen nachhaltigen Beitrag, indem sie Millionen von Menschen Sicherheit, Würde und Hoffnung zurückgeben. Wenn Sie ein*e lösungsorientierte*r, leidenschaftliche*r Wegbereiter*in für Veränderung sind, kommen Sie zu uns, um das Leben von Millionen von Menschen weltweit positiv zu beeinflussen und gemeinsam eine bessere Zukunft zu gestalten. 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 crisis or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 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: The intern will assist the Community Engagement Coordinator with various aspects of community outreach and event planning, program recruitment and management, and coordinating outreach meetings. Tasks may include cold calling organizations and faith-based communities, responding to donors, answering community partner inquiries, updating outreach documents and presentations, and maintaining partner tracking databases. This role will support the in-kind contributions and donations of items to support clients, including outreach to donors, coordination of donation drives, maintaining inventory counts of received goods, and supporting staff with the disbursement of goods to clients. Interns will also assist with writing and design tasks such as drafting monthly newsletter articles, generating photo and video content for social media, crafting web posts, and creating invitations and programs for special events. Support will be provided to both the Richmond and Charlottesville offices of the IRC. The primary focus will be on the Richmond community, with support for Charlottesville being virtual. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with outreach to current and potential program partners. Manage outreach efforts, track progress and quantify results. Provide support for special events. Research opportunities for the IRC to further engage with community events in the Greater Richmond and Charlottesville communities. Support community outreach by contributing to IRC’s social media accounts, newsletter, community presentation materials, printed materials, and other communication efforts. Assist with the in-kind contributions program, including outreach for donation drives, coordinating delivery of goods, counting and inventorying donations, fulfilling donation requests to support clients, and assisting with the maintenance of our inventory database. Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard. REQUIREMENTS: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable. Experience with data entry and managing databases. Familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software (Canva). Comfortable taking leadership role as appropriate. Interested in learning about the Greater Richmond community. While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion. This position is unpaid and reports to the Community Engagement 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The IRC is committed to fostering an accessible workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply for positions that align with their qualifications and interests. If you are selected for an interview, please inform your recruiter if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process. Examples of accommodations may include extended time for interviews or assessments, flexible scheduling to accommodate medical appointments, or assistance with communication needs. The IRC has offices in many locations, each with varying capacities to provide specific accommodations. While we are committed to doing our best to meet your needs, please note that certain accommodations may depend on the resources and facilities available at each location. Please know we will carefully consider all requests and make every effort to ensure a supportive and accessible recruitment process. IRC und IRC-Mitarbeitende sind verpflichtet, sich an die Werte und Prinzipien der IRC Way-Standards zu halten. Dieser Verhaltenskodex basiert auf den Grundwerten: Integrität, Einsatz, Verantwortung und Gleichberechtigung. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US-Benefits: Wir bieten ein umfassendes und äußerst wettbewerbsfähiges Paket an Leistungen und Benefits. In den USA umfasst dieses: 10 Krankentage, 10 US-Feiertage, 20-25 bezahlte Urlaubstage – je nach Position und Betriebszugehörigkeit, Krankenversicherung ab 143 USD pro Monat, Zahnversicherung ab 6,50 USD pro Monat und Sehhilfenversorgung ab 5 USD pro Monat, FSA für Gesundheits- und Pendlerkosten, einen 403b-Altersvorsorgeplan mit sofortiger Unverfallbarkeit, Invaliditäts- und Lebensversicherung, sowie ein Unterstützungsprogramm, das unseren Mitarbeitenden und ihren Familien in Krisenzeiten und bei psychischen Problemen Beratung und Betreuung bietet. IRC setzt sich als Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit ein. Wir bewerten alle eingehenden Bewerbungen von Personen auf der Basis relevanter Erfahrungen – ungeachtet von Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderungen, Alter oder anderer durch geltendes Recht geschützter Merkmale. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.