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IMMIGRATION INTERN

This is an unpaid internship. The International Rescue Committee of Baltimore is a non-profit, non-sectarian refugee resettlement agency dedicated to working together with legally admitted refugees to assist them in rebuilding lives and reuniting families in the greater Baltimore area. A committed staff of professionals and volunteers provide essential resettlement services to refugee families including basic necessities, education, employment, social services and advocacy. PURPOSE: The Immigration Intern will work closely with the IRC’s Immigration Program Specialist. The IRC’s Immigration Program provides low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Benefits of working with the Immigration Program includes learning about refugees and new cultures, working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment, experience working at an internationally recognized non-profit organization and a first-hand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: · Identify immigrant communities and locales for advocacy · Tracking, filing and mailing relevant documents, applications and notices of action; maintain immigration databases · Ensure that translation services for immigration processes and procedures are provided in a language that is accessible to clients during intakes and application completions · Other tasks and related duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: JD candidate/law student HIGHLY preferred; may consider college or graduate student in other disciplines Prior experience in immigration a plus Ability to research immigration information on the USCIS website Highly motivated, organized and professional individual Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work well with a culturally diverse staff and immigration population, willingness to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of refugees Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts Strong computer skills required Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, some knowledge of the following languages a plus but not required: Burmese, Chin, Swahili, Farsi, Arabic, Amharic TIME COMMITMENT: Part-time or full-time internship available. Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 10-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring Summer interns are required to work at least 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer. Reports to: Immigration Program Specialist Position: Unpaid Internship Updated: October 15, 2009 To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Jessica Li, Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator : jessica.li@theirc.org . http://bit.ly/2ZVmtO