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Training and Partnerships Intern

International Rescue Committee
United States, New York, New York
122 East 42nd Street (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
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. Position: Training and Partnerships Intern - Economic Empowerment Location: [Hybrid -NYC] Hours: [Part-time/15-20 hrs. per week] Duration: [January - June 2025] About IRC Economic Empowerment: The Economic Empowerment team at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides refugees, immigrants, and other underserved populations with resources and support to achieve self-sufficiency and economic stability. Through training programs, employment support, and strategic partnerships, our team helps individuals gain critical skills, secure employment, and navigate career growth opportunities. Position Overview: The Training and Partnerships Intern will work closely with Training and Partnerships Specialist, Lucia Marin, to assist in the development and delivery of training sessions. This internship opportunity requires the intern to support partnership outreach efforts. This position is ideal for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in workforce development, training coordination, and partnership engagement within a non-profit setting Minimum Qualifications:Main Responsibilities: Partnership researching and outreach:Looking for new training opportunities within small businesses, schools, organizations, and others Training: Assist in designing and organizing info sessions Language Requirement: Spanish (Not required, but preferred) Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.