New Roots Intern

International Rescue Committee
United States, New York, New York
122 East 42nd Street (Show on map)
April 17, 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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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. Description: The New Roots Intern will help with food production and maintenance at NRCF and NRGs. In addition to food production, the intern will assist with market, educational and community activities. This position works directly with the Food and Agriculture Coordinator. Responsibilities: * Contribute to overall site maintenance and food production activities * Assist with harvest and distribution through donation partner and weekly farm-stand; * Support Coordinator in organizing work-day activities and support volunteers on site; * Support community engagement and outreach, by updating social media profiles, developing promotional materials and share information with local CBOs * Support educational activities onsite * Assist the Food and Agriculture Coordinator and Farm Assistants with ongoing program tasks as needed. Learning Objectives: 1. Intern will be introduced to the work of IRC and more specifically the New Roots program. 2. Intern will gain experience in urban agriculture and community gardening in NYC. 3. Through this position, the intern will engage clients and community members in food production. 4. Intern will gain experience with volunteer coordination. Minimum Qualifications: Requirements: * A strong passion for and knowledge of food and farming issues * Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills required * Demonstrated experience with community organizing and engagement, particularly with disadvantaged communities and related to food justice or farming, preferred * Prior experience working in urban agriculture or gardening preferred * Prior experience working with refugees, immigrant or pre-literate populations in non-traditional setting preferred * Ability to travel and work onsite at community farm in Bronx or garden in Queens * Second language (Spanish, French, Arabic or Karen) and interpretation skills a plus. 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.