NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION INTERNSHIP TITLE: Employment Intern HOURS PER WEEK: 8-10 (Needs to be a minimum of 4 hour blocks of time over a period of one full day or 2 half days during the week) DURATION: Intern needs to be available for minimum of 4 months, as program requirements require a dedicated intern, and who is able to work independently. DESCRIPTION: Employment Interns work with the Employment Team in teaching refugee and immigrant clients about the economic structure in the U.S., fiscal responsibility, and the process of seeking and obtaining employment. REQUIREMENTS: Complete the online Internship Matching Assessment Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator Attend an orientation session Able to provide a approach “trauma-informed” Ability to work independently and with a small team Willingness to use public transportation with clients Work will be overseen by both the Volunteer Coordinator and Employment Team. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Update client database to reflect: attendance to Job Club, completed resumes/cover letters and interview times and locations. Call our offsite employment partners to schedule and/or confirm appointment times Assist clients with the job hunt process Assist clients with filling out job applications Show clients how to utilize public transportation from their home to their place of employment
NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION INTERNSHIP TITLE: Employment Intern HOURS PER WEEK: 8-10 (Needs to be a minimum of 4 hour blocks of time over a period of one full day or 2 half days during the week) DURATION: Intern needs to be available for minimum of 4 months, as program requirements require a dedicated intern, and who is able to work independently. DESCRIPTION: Employment Interns work with the Employment Team in teaching refugee and immigrant clients about the economic structure in the U.S., fiscal responsibility, and the process of seeking and obtaining employment. REQUIREMENTS: Complete the online Internship Matching Assessment Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator Attend an orientation session Able to provide a “trauma-informed” approach Ability to work independently and with a small team Willingness to use public transportation with clients Work will be overseen by both the Volunteer Coordinator and Employment Team. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Update client database to reflect: attendance to Job Club, completed resumes/cover letters and interview times and locations. Call our offsite employment partners to schedule and/or confirm appointment times Assist clients with the job hunt process Assist clients with filling out job applications Show clients how to utilize public transportation from their home to their place of employment