Job Information
International Rescue Committee Fall 2024: Microenterprise Program Intern (Unpaid) in San Diego, California
Requisition ID: req52570
Job Title: Fall 2024: Microenterprise Program Intern (Unpaid)
Sector: Employment
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Job Description
Please note: this is an unpaid internship. The position is anticipated to start in August - September 2024.
IRC BACKGROUND : Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression throughout the U.S. IRC in San Diego has resettled over 31,000 refugees to San Diego County over the past 48 years and provides numerous program services. In San Diego, the IRC opened its doors in 1975 and has grown to serve approximately 7,000 refugee and immigrant individuals from 115 countries of origin each year through 5 different departments.
SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP : The IRC in San Diego offers refugees the chance to become licensed in-home family service providers through its In-Home Childcare Licensing Program, a part of the Microenterprise Program. This comprehensive three-week program equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to start and manage a family childcare business. Program Highlights:
Business Fundamentals:Training in bookkeeping, financial management, and marketing.
Licensing Process: Guidance on submitting the necessary documentation to obtain a childcare license.
Childcare Essentials:Education on health, nutrition, and other critical childcare topics.
The Microenterprise Program Intern will support the In-Home Childcare Licensing Program through both administrative and direct service tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist in enrolling in-home childcare entrepreneurs into the program.
Support intake processes and provide assistance to walk-in clients.
Aid the business counselor in preparing applications for childcare licenses.
Conduct quality assurance tasks, including self-audits.
Monitor the childcare program by conducting follow-up assessments and gathering outcome data.
Enter data and track outcomes using the IRC’s Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database and Neoserra.
Facilitate and coordinate training sessions.
Conduct outreach and participate in public events as needed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
Gain insight into the implementation of a microenterprise program and the workings of serving in-home family childcare providers (FCP).
L earn about the needs of refugee childcare entrepreneurs.
Learn how microenterprise programs track outcomes and measure success.
Learn effective communication strategies for engaging with diverse populations, including non-native English speakers.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS :
Currently enrolled student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or graduated within one year, preferably in a related discipline (business, economics, finance, social sciences or relevant degree).
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 (Arabic, Farsi, Swahili) a plus.
Interest in community development and refugee support.
This position reports to the Microenterprise Program Supervisor.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
Working Environment:
The Microenterprise Program Internship is in-person at the San Diego office orfully remote.
San Diego Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST. Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability.