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Fall Internship - Technology and Digital Access Intern - Unpaid

Remote | Denver

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Remote | Denver
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-13

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.

The Technology & Digital Access Intern will work directly with newly arrived refugees to provide technology education and assistance. This position will supervise volunteers to help IRC clients obtain affordable home internet and devices. 

LOCATION;  Hybrid:  in person at IRC office, in the community, some remote

COMMITMENT:  10-15 hours per week; August 23 - December 13, 2024.  Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid Internship. Interns receive mileage reimbursement for driving.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  
Submit Internet Essentials application for IRC clients
Navigate approval process with internet service provider
Take clients to internet provider stores to pick up modems or other equipment
Teach clients to install modem and connect to their home wifi
Support development of digital literacy skills in clients needing assistance with using essential phone applications (email, tenant portal, utility payment, bank account access, etc...)
Research free/low-cost laptop resources and assist clients in acquiring devices 
Manage volunteer(s) to ensure clients receive the above services

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   
The Technology & Digital Access Intern will learn about barriers to technology and internet access faced by refugees. They will gain experience assisting a diverse refugee population in overcoming these obstacles and learning to navigate their digital life in the United States. They will also develop skills and experience supervising volunteers to support this work. Interns will acquire knowledge about the reception and placement period for newly arrived refugees, core resettlement services provided during this time, and public benefits available for refugees and asylees.


Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work independently

Technology experience - setting up modems and wifi

Ability to demonstrate and teach digital access and literacy skills to others 

Comfort communicating with English-language learners

Experience coordinating  or managing the work of volunteers or colleagues

 


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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