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Fall 2026 Comprehensive Refugee Service Intern - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee · Tallahassee, FL · 3 wk ago
OTHRPart-time

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity, and hope to millions. The IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,500 refugees from 50 countries into Big Bend communities.

Scope of Comprehensive Refugee Service (CRS) Intern Work

The major goal of the CRS is to ensure services are delivered according to the IRC and Department of Children and Families (DCF) stipulated contract. The main motto for the CRS program is Safety, Service, and Compliance. Types of clients include Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Parolees. Clients are mainly received from Reception and Placement (R&P), Matching Grant, or DCF, including walk-in clients. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities.

Responsibilities

  • Help with document management, including scanning and filing documents
  • Complete data entry and note taking tasks
  • Aid clients with developing their problem-solving skills, empowering them to handle situations independently and supporting their self-sufficiency
  • Accompany caseworkers to appointments and support them with service delivery
  • Adhere to all IRC work ethics while serving clients
  • Collaborate effectively with CRS staff and external community providers partnered with CRS
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Organized with attention to detail
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
  • A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
  • Strong technical skills

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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