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ID #52804377
Estado Georgia
Ciudad Atlanta
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente International Rescue Committee
Showed 2024-10-31
Fecha 2024-11-01
Fecha tope 2024-12-30
Categoría Etcétera
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Spring 2025 Logistics Intern - Atlanta

Georgia, Atlanta, 30301 Atlanta USA
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Requisition ID: req55902 Job Title: Spring 2025 Logistics Intern - Atlanta Sector: Social Work Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly Location: Atlanta, GA USA Work Arrangement:Job Description BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees. SCOPE OF LOGISTICS INTERN WORK: The Logistics intern will work closely with the Logistic Coordinator to coordinate transportation and interpreters to assist newly arrived refugee families to attend core services and other appointments such as doctor visits and social services. The Logistics Intern will also assist with orienting clients to MARTA and assisting Logistics Coordinator with organizing data pertaining to arrivals.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Orienting clients to MARTA/ public transportation (to IRC, health clinic, shopping centers)

Assisting Logistics staff to prepare for incoming arrivals

Supporting representatives from various social services agencies to process clients DFCS office / Social Security office

Coordinating transportation and interpreters with Logistics Coordinator to assist newly arrived refugee families to attend core services and medical appointments

Providing general administrative support to Logistics Coordinator including data entry and staff communication

Occasionally transporting and/or accompanying clients to appointments

Submitting intern hours on volunteer dashboard

Other duties as needed and assigned by Logistics Coordinator

Qualifications

Bi-lingual in a relevant language is a plus

Occasional heavy lifting may be requested

Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences

Excellent communication and organization skills with attention to detail

Able to work independently and under pressure

Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects

Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting

Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems

A car and valid driver’s license is preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.

Must pass a background check.

Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This is anin-personrole. This role will report to the Logistics Coordinator. The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025.

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