Fall 2025 Employment Services Intern - UNPAID Job at International Rescue Committee, Atlanta, GA

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  • International Rescue Committee
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Employment Services Intern

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.

The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from 67 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

The Employment Casework intern works with the IRC in Atlanta's Employment Services team to assist eligible refugee clients find jobs and prepare them to enter the workforce by providing supporting services, while also completing clerical work such as data entry and case file organization. Employment is an essential element in helping refugees become economically self-sufficient. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

Responsibilities
  • Research potential employers and community partners as it relates to Employment Services
  • Assist with scheduling client meetings and follow-ups
  • Help prepare for client meetings by reviewing notes and preparing necessary documents
  • Work one-on-one with clients by conducting job readiness counseling and training
  • Assist clients in filling out online and paper applications
  • Help clients access living essentials such as housing, food, and medical care by researching local resources
  • Assist in coordinating transportation for clients to appointments
  • Accompany clients to job interviews and orientations
  • Assist Employment Specialists and Employment Services Caseworkers by entering case notes and other data entry into relevant databases
  • Assist Employment Specialists and Employment Services Caseworkers by creating and maintaining client case files
  • Attend New Arrival Orientation and conduct client intake
  • Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area,

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