International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago
Immigration Legal Team Intern (unpaid)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises globally, aiding those affected by conflict and disaster. They are seeking an Immigration Legal Team Intern to assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees and immigrants, including application drafting and client communication.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist immigration staff in providing services to refugees, asylees, and other immigrants such as adjustment of status, citizenship, and pro-se asylum
Work closely with immigration staff to draft applications and provide follow-up communication to clients
Perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date
Qualification
Required
Interns must be based in US
must be a US citizen or have US work authorization
must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years
Minimum 15 hours per week; preference for those that can work 35+ hours
Undergraduate or graduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field or current law student
Strong desire to help immigrants in New York
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail
Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management
Effective communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude
Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
Preferred
Languages desired: Spanish, French, Dari/Pashto, Arabic
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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