The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The IRC in San Diego has provided training, technical
assistance, and loans to refugee and low-income entrepreneurs for
nearly 15
years.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK
:
As
part of the Microenterprise program, IRC’s In-Home Childcare Licensing Program offers refugees the opportunity to become a licensed in-home family service provider. Through a three-week comprehensive program, participants gain the necessary knowledge and skills
in order to
become licensed and start a family childcare business. Participants learn about business basics such as bookkeeping,
financial management
and marketing, how to
submit
the license, as well as health, nutrition, and other childcare topics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Microenterprise
Program Intern will provide both administrative and
,
if possible,
direct service support to the
in-home childcare licensing program
.
Assist
with intake and support of walk-in clients
Assist
in completing the business plan for in-home
childcare
entrepreneurs
Support the business counselor in the preparation of
submitting
documents for clients, and work closely with the government licensing agency
Assist
with flyer and/or business plan, in general
,
to
enhance marketing strategies
Conduct quality assurance tasks
,
including self-audits
Assist
in
monitoring
the childcare program by conducting
follow-up
assessments and gathering data on outcomes
Provide
support
,
facilitating
,
and
coordinating
trainings
Conduct outreach and
participate
in public events as needed
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1
.
Gain insight into the implementation of a microenterprise program and the workings of serving
in-home
family childcare providers (FCP).
2.
L
earn about the needs of
refugee childcare entrepreneurs.
3.
Gain experience in communication working with a government agency
4
.
Learn how
microenterprise
programs track outcomes and measure success.
REQUIREMENTS:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (business, economics, finance, social sciences or outstanding current undergraduate pursuing a relevant degree
“Preferred “
.
)
Experience with both administrative work and direct service with diverse populations
Excellent organization skills,
strong communication
and interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively collaborate
English fluency
required
,
proficiency
in a refugee language (
Dari, Pashto,
Farsi
, or
Arabic
) a plus
This position reports to the Microenterprise Program Supervisor
Compensation
:
This is an
unpaid
internship opportunity.
Working Environment:
The Microenterprise Internship includes both remote and in-person hours on select days.
San Diego
& El Cajon
Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST. Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in
IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on
Safeguarding
, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.