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Data Entry Intern Fall 2024

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location:
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Administrative support
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date:

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 40 countries and 29 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.

Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.

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 more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education, and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. 

SCOPE OF WORK: The Data Entry Intern will be responsible for adding the Adult Education Department’s clients into IRC’s cloud-based case management platform Efforts to Outcomes or ETO, record attendance, and add case notes as needed. All IRC interns must work at least 15 hours per week.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Participate in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) training to learn how to use the cloud-based management platform efficiently.
  • Enter data into the IRC’s ETO.
  • Verify and correct data discrepancies or errors.
  • Perform regular monitoring of data to ensure data integrity.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of all data entered.
  • Assist with data collection and analysis as needed.
  • Organize and maintain files and records.
  • Keep class attendance on ETO.
  • Support the Adult Education Department team with other tasks as needed. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

  • The intern will receive hands-on experience working with data management for non-profit organizations. 
  • The Intern will learn how to use case management platforms to manage data successfully.  
  • The Intern will practice organizational and time management skills. 
  • The Intern will practice research and collection of data skills. 
Minimum Qualifications:

 

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student passionate about data management
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills 
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills  
  • Cultural competence and cross-cultural or overseas experience desirable  
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word  
  • Experience in Box, Microsoft Teams, and Google Drive desirable  
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations is desirable.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team  
  • Understanding of data confidentiality principles
  • Bilingual speaking abilities are a plus (Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, Dari, or Farsi) 

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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