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Finance Department Bookkeeper Internship

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Internship Title: Bookkeeper Intern Description:  Interns will be responsible for daily functions in the Finance Department, accurate recording of revenue and expense activities, timely collection of accounts receivable, payments to vendors and special projects as requested. Hours:  10 – 16 hours / flexible scheduling with Fridays preferred Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Accounting Supervisor Skill Requirements: Ability to…
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Grants Administration and Community Outreach Internship

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Internship Title:  Community Outreach Intern Description:  Interns will assist with volunteer and in-kind donor outreach, communication, and reporting. Hours:  8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4 hour blocks Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Community Outreach Manager Skill Requirements: Knowledge of diverse cultures and/or willingness to learn cultural customs Access to a car/reliable transportation…
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Basic Household Goods Donations Urgently Needed

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  Recently refugee families from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, and Colombia have made Buffalo their new home. Basic household items, from bed pillows to cleaning supplies, go a long way in helping our newest neighbors settle into their communities, can you help? We are also currently accepting donations of used couches or dining room tables, along with…
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IIB Welcomes 91 New Americans!

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We were humbled and honored to welcome 91 New Americans from 25 countries as they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in Buffalo recently. Our newest fellow citizens took their oaths over the course of two ceremonies throughout the day on Wednesday.   U.S. Rep Brian Higgins spoke during the morning's naturalization ceremony. He…
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IIB Dispels Myths About Immigrants and Refugees at Erie County Senior Services Lifelong Learning Program

By Education, In the Community
This week IIB Director of International Exchanges and Education, May Shogan, presented the initial session at the Erie County Senior Services' University Express lifetime learning program. The presentation focused on misconceptions regarding refugees, immigrants, and immigration. University Express offers free educational classes for older adults in Erie County. The program runs during the spring and fall semesters with courses in…
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Development and Communications Internship

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Internship Title:  Development and Communications Intern Description:  Interns work with both the Development and Communications Departments to create and share content, expand social media outreach, maintain accurate donation records, and correspond with donors. Hours:  8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4-hour blocks on site Duration:  A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Director of Philanthropy and Director of Communications…
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