Summer Internship - General Immigration Intern - Summer 2024
Denver
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Denver
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Migration
- Closing Date:
Requisition ID: req49775
Job Title: Summer Internship - General Immigration Intern - Summer 2024
Sector: Immigration & Citizenship
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Denver, CO USA
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
The IRC in Denver’s General Immigration Program provides services to refugees, asylees and other immigrants in Colorado. The General Immigration Services Intern will assist immigration services staff and work with clients applying for adjustment of status (green cards), United States citizenship, family reunification petitions and other immigration benefits. This position may be of particular interest to law students or those pursuing other immigration-related fields, although a legal background or previous immigration experience is not a requirement. This internship is a great opportunity to gain professional experience in a multi-cultural, social service setting. Reports to: Immigration Legal Assistant Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week during IRC office hours (M-F, 9AM – 5PM) (3 month minimum). Duties: Learning Objective: Department: Legal
The intern will gain professional experience providing technical assistance and programmatic support to the Denver IRC legal program.
The intern will gain a deep understanding of immigration law and policy, particularly as it pertains to refugees and asylees in the US.
The intern will gain practical experience working in a fast-paced environment for a large NGO in a challenging policy environment for refugees and immigrants.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit an application, along with a cover letter, resume and writing sample here: https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Prefer students or recent graduates with interest and experience with USCIS forms
Must have reliable work hours and able to commit to 8-10 hours a week during IRC office hours
Able to work independently and under pressure with multiple tasks and competing deadlines
The ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Attention to detail and procedure
Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers
Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional fluency in one of the following languages desirable, but not required: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, French, Spanish • Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially
Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems; •Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.