Family Reunification AOR Intern

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.Domestically, our 25 offices 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: With oversight from the Program Officer for Family Reunification, the Family Reunification AOR Intern will play an important role in processing family reunification applications, including Priorty Three Affidavits of Relationship (P3 AORs) and Central American Minor Affidavits of Relationship (CAM AORs), on behalf of IRC clients.

COMMITMENT: 9 months starting in January 2022, 15.0 or 37.5 hours per week (full-time preferred, but flexible)

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Family Reunification AOR Intern will assist in vetting, submitting, and tracking of both P3 & CAM AORs in accordance with standards set forth by the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. This includes AORs received from IRC field offices, providing targeted feedback on required corrections or updates, if needed; and updating and maintaining detailed tracking of AOR submissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. They are to adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. The Intern will work closely with the Program Officer for Family Reunification.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1.The intern will gain knowledge of the United States Refugee Admission Program (USRAP), specifically in Pre-Arrival processing.

2.The intern will gain working knowledge of the P3 & CAM AOR family reunification programs within the USRAP.

3.The intern will develop skills in quality assurance data tracking.

REQUIREMENTS:

·Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·Experience working with immigration or resettlement programs preferred.

·Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

·Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.

·Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain tight deadlines required.

·Clear written and verbal communication skills required.

·Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, required.

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

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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 or disability.