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Community Outreach and Communication Summer Internship

Abilene

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Abilene
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • Community Development
  • Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req7875

Job Title: Community Outreach and Communication Summer Internship

Sector: Community Development

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Abilene, TX USA

Job Description

The Community Outreach Intern will assist the West Texas Office for Refugees director with tasks related to raising awareness of the office in Texas Region 1 (Abilene, Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa).

COMMITMENT: Hours are flexible, but preferably at least 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8:30 am and 4 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct a stakeholder analysis of Texas Region 1

  • Conduct field experiences and targeted interviews with clients, staff, and community partners for stakeholder analysis

  • Develop a one page West Texas Office for Refugees fact sheet/infographic and other templates for data reporting and fact sheets

  • Assist with the development and implementation of monthly e-newsletter

  • Research and draft at least two updates per month for inclusion in the Texas Region 1 monthly e-newsletter

  • Assist program manager with the development of monthly training

  • Assist with researching grant opportunities and guidelines from foundations as time permits

  • Other relevant duties as assigned

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • The intern will gain professional experience in community engagement and program design and delivery.     

  • The  intern  will  deepen  understanding  of  current community engagement, refugee resettlement, and US immigration topics and practices.

  • The intern will gain experience with methods and for gathering and sharing best practices; developing and implementing trainings and tools; and managing a diverse national network.


Qualifications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;

  • Prior experience in a non-profit setting and with refugees beneficial, but not required;

  • Strong computer skills;

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently;

  • Must be comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment;

  • Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple tasks successfully.

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.



 

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