The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non- profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitationassistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:New Roots brings refugees together to share their agricultural skills and connect with their new home and community by placing families in communitygardenand farm sites across Salt Lake Valley. In addition to creating the opportunity to produce supplementary food, community gardens and farms can also act as access points for health, nutrition, and other educational services. The Food & Land Access Intern will work across New Roots Garden sites toassistwith community engagement programming and promote food access opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assistwithdevelopmentof materials and curriculum andfacilitatelogisticsforgarden orientationsthat coverseason rules,gardening basics, and seed distributions.
Assistin garden outreach andgathering ofapplications from interested clients.
Assistingardenerand farmercommunications,trainings, and meetings.
Assistindevelopmentand managementof gardenandfarminfrastructure.
Attend garden and farm workdays toassistininfrastructureprojects and spring land preparation.
Fulfillclients'needs and support requests throughresearch ofcommunity resources, food pantries, and supply deliveries.
Collect information on local community needs andevaluate effectiveness of programming on increasing healthy food access, engaging neighborhood residents, and changing food consumption behavior.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the internship, the Intern willdemonstrateknowledge about the benefits of community gardening, farming, and related programming for refugee and New American populations.
By the end of the internship, the Intern willdemonstratean ability to communicate with limited English speakers and people fromdifferent cultures.
By the end of the internship, the Intern will show an increased knowledge ofbestgardening and farming practices including irrigation systems, planting and plant health, and soil preparation.
By the end of the internship, the Intern willdemonstrateknowledge of New Roots and how best to promote the program to potential new clients.
By the end of the internship, the Intern willdemonstrateknowledge of community food systems in Salt Lake City.
REQUIREMENTS:
Background in nutrition,public health,health promotion, or environmental and sustainability studies with gardeningor farmingexperience preferred.
Motivated, creative, flexible, and able to work independently.
Strong organizationand communicationskillsand ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working withpeople fromdiverse backgrounds.
Valid driver’s license, active insurancepolicyand access to reliable transportation.
POSITION LOGISTICS:
Length of Service: 3-4 months, more if intern wants to stay on
Compensation: This is anunpaidinternship
Hours: 5-15hours per week, flexible schedule includingsome evenings andSaturdays
Supervisor: Jaime Schuyler, New Roots Food Access Coordinator
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicantson the basis ofmerit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteranstatusor disability.
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.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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.
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.