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
Education Emphasis
- Coordinate programming and tutor students of various ages from refugee backgrounds by participating in at least one of the following educational programs: English Buddies, Homework Helpers, Youth Impact Group
- Create and facilitate education-based opportunities and events, research refugee educational needs, advocate for and develop programs that grow refugee education, facilitate childcare programming and early childhood education
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!