Requisition ID: req47854

　　Job Title: Public Transportation Intern

　　Sector: Education

　　Employment Category: Intern

　　Employment Type: Part-Time

　　Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

　　Location: Richmond, VA USA

　　Work Arrangement:In-person

　　Job Description

　　Background: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

　　Scope of Role: One of the first and most significant our new-arrived clients face to access employment opportunities and community resources is a lack of transportation. The Public Transportation Intern will work within our casework team to help clients learn to confidently navigate public transportation while they build long-term economic self-sufficiency, empowering them to access their community.

　　Learning Objectives:

　　Teach others how to navigate Richmond’s bus system (GRTC) and provide the best possible service to vulnerable populations.

　　Develop critical thinking skills, clients service skills, and intercultural education and social work skills.

　　Learn about the IRC locally and globally, the available services to refugees and eligible clients in Richmond, Virginia.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Assist IRC staff with scheduling and implementing bus orientation classes, including:

　　Contacting clients to understand their needs and availability.

　　Scheduling and coordinating with interpreters as needed.

　　Meeting clients at their homes across the Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield region.

　　Providing information on IRC English classes for clients to enroll.

　　Presenting information on GRTC and best practices for public transportation, utilizing Google Maps and/or other appropriate tools.

　　Creating supplemental materials for clients to reference to assist them with riding the bus.

　　Coordinating and managing volunteers as needed.

　　Collecting data and writing case notes of each client interaction to support educational initiatives and encourage client success.

　　Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy, and practice sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients by respecting their beliefs and values.

　　Other support as needed.

　　Qualifications

　　Undergraduate or graduate level studies in education, social work, international relations, social sciences, urban planning, or related field preferred.

　　Ability to spend multiple hours outdoors under various weather conditions

　　Ability to walk up to three miles each day

　　Interest in GRTC, prior knowledge and experience preferred

　　Proficiency in more than one language preferred but not required

　　Effective communication skills, especially in a multicultural environment

　　Patience, understanding, and flexibility

　　Ability to plan ahead and be punctual

　　Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a desire to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

　　Engaged in learning about the IRC (mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts) and willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies

　　This is an unpaid position.

　　IRC, leading the way from harm to home.

　　The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlines in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.