Job Title: Housing Coordination & Logistics Intern  
Location:  Hybrid
State Date: January 2025
Duration: 4-6 Months; 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.  

 ***** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *******

 

ABOUT US: 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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

 

ABOUT THE JOB: Our Reception and Placement (R&P) Team helps to support our newly arrived refugees by securing short-term and long-term housing. The team also strives to ensure that the new homes are furnished and welcoming upon their arrival. This is no easy feat and would not be possible without the help of our existing community partners. 

The Housing Coordination & Logistics Intern will assist the R&P Housing Specialist with the coordination between the R&P team, our existing community partners, and clients. The intern will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing organizational support to the housing team by performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties. In addition, the Intern will help support the team by building a strong resource database that will help connect our clients to the housing resources and services available to them in their community.   
 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:    

  • Intern will learn how to build a strong network of community partners while helping to connect our clients to housing services in their new community. 
  • Intern will learn how to manage a resource database with a quick turnaround time, to provide the best service possible to a vulnerable population.  
  • Intern will develop skills in problem-solving, client services, intercultural social work, and housing logistics navigating.   

  

RESPONSIBILITIES:    

  • Available in person 1-2 days (Monday & Friday) at our Los Angeles office in Glendale, CA.
  • Train and learn with IRC's Resettlement Housing Specialist.
  • Build strong relationships with the IRC in Los Angeles's existing housing and community partnerships. The Intern will develop an understanding of the services and resources these community partners provide and compile recommendations to the RP housing team.  
  • Assist with completing agency intake forms.  
  • Help build and manage the R&P housing resource database.   
  • Assist with coordinating housing logistics by utilizing the R&P housing resource database.  
  • Source for housing resources (appliances, furniture, etc.) with affordability and logistics in mind. 
  • Provide interpretation via calls, online videoconferencing, and/or in-person client visits.
  • Help clients move into their temporary housing.

 

REQUIREMENTS:   

  • Fluency in Spanish REQUIRED.  
  • Educational background in Social Sciences, Global Field, International Relations, Sociology, or equivalent experience serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, etc.) preferred.    
  • IRC orientation and a full background check (HireRight) are required.  
  • Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to this vulnerable immigrant population and a strong desire to help unaccompanied minors adjust to life in the U.S.   
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.   
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.   
  • Culturally competent and effective communication skills.    
  • Engaged in learning about the broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.   
  • Willing to adhere to IRC intern and workplace policies.   

 

Our Hiring Process: 

  • Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.
  • Submit your online application here.
  • Interview with our team.
  • A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost). 
  • Attend an Orientation. 

 

Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.