Program Administrative Support Intern
| Estimated Pay | $38 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida |
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Estimated Pay$27.93
$38.14
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About this job
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers
lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope
to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
Internship Overview:
The intern will assist the Site Manager on areas for development of new programs that
are part of expanding the Comprehensive Refugee Services (CRS) program. The intern
will work closely with the administration team to assist in essential operations functions
related to the smooth functioning of the office, as well as assisting in the development of
expanding programs.
Responsibilities:
* Support the general operation of the IRC in Tallahassee, including collecting and
distributing mail, coordinating maintenance requests with the property managers,
maintaining the general safety and security preparedness, and coordinating information
technology
* Serve as backup receptionist providing coverage of front desk intermittently
* Lead or participate in other projects and assignments needed for Administration
* Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
* Knowledgeable about immigration statuses, current policies and international issues
* Proficient in a second language such as Spanish, Arabic, French, Swahili etc. would be a
plus but not required
* Excellent communication and writing skills
* Organized with attention to detail
* Able to work independently and under pressure
* Strong desire to help people and has enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
* Computer literacy - preferably with PC systems.
* Must pass a background check ($51.00 fee)
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must provide proof of COVID vaccination
* Must attend IRC volunteer orientation training
* Must commit to at least 15 hours a week and report to the Tallahassee office.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship that will be based in Tallahassee, Florida.
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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