Interested in Working With Us?

Interns work with the Employment and Interpreting + Translation teams to complete daily administrative tasks, provide support to refugees on the job hunt and assist with new initiatives and special projects related to client and department needs.

Requirements:

• Ability to provide a “trauma-informed” approach and sensitivity to working with refugees and other vulnerable populations
• Knowledge of diverse cultures and/or willingness to learn cultural customs
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Good speaking, writing and listening skills
• Creativity, motivation and passion
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Access to a car/reliable transportation
• Adherence to strict guidelines regarding confidentiality

General Responsibilities: 

• Assist with basic clerical office duties including record filing, data organization, billing
• Update databases to reflect completed interpreting and translating jobs and clients’ attendance in Job Club, completed resumes/cover letters, interview times and locations
• Communicate with interpreters and translators via email and text to schedule/confirm appointments with clients
• Attend intakes with clients to complete assessments and paperwork and help them complete budgeting forms
• Help clients search for jobs and fill out applications
• Participate in outreach initiatives, including calls with potential employers, business partners, interpreters and translators
• Perform additional outreach to the foreign-born population for further recruiting and community education
• Complete other duties as assigned

Application Requirements:

• Fill out the Intern Application Form
• Interview with the Volunteer Coordinator and Program Supervisor