Summary: Interns have a critical role in maximizing City of Refuge’s ability to serve Columbia’s 8,000+ refugees! All interns provide support in day-to-day functions as well as pairing their unique skills and passions with experience in one of four emphasis areas: Refugee Care, Refugee Development & Health, Refugee Education, or Business Operations. An internship with City of Refuge is designed to teach you about the refugee experience, cultivate professional skills and an understanding of nonprofit & small business operations, and cause you to consider how you can be an advocate for refugees wherever you go! See the descriptions below for details and apply today!
Job Responsibilities: As a baseline, all interns at City of Refuge will be expected to perform the following.
- Assist in the operations of City Boutique, including sorting donations, running the register, cleaning, transporting excess donations, etc.
- Learn and develop competence in all Front Desk duties, including welcoming guests, connecting refugees with staff or assisting with Basic Needs, Food Pantry, and Wardrobe
- Maintain a welcoming and functional space by regularly cleaning common areas, bathrooms, and kitchens for guest and staff use
- Willingly step into other needs as they arise, which may include assistance with childcare, transportation of guests, event work, or manual labor tasks
Refugee Care Emphasis
- Respond to and serve as an advocate for refugees needing assistance with various social benefits forms, registrations, bills, applications, material needs, etc.
- Serve refugees needing assistance with various areas of daily life, such as transportation, reading and explaining mail, dealing with community entities, educating about practical needs, or any similar issues that arise.
Requirements and information:
- Must be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or higher, or a certificate program pre-approved by City of Refuge to take part.
- Minimum 3.2 GPA if enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program
- Background check will be conducted during onboarding.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs if necessary.
- Must be willing to commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week. Arrangements for adjusting hours during exams or semester breaks can be made with appropriate notice.
- Must present and conduct oneself in a professional and culturally appropriate manner, in alliance with City of Refuge’s commitment to provide a safe & welcoming environment.
Summer Dates: May 27, 2024 to August 9, 2024
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
Application: Please submit this external application!