Health Promotion Intern , International Rescue Committee
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. 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 WORK: Access to health care is an essential component in the resettlement process in the United States as health is a critical component of work, school, family life, and the process of acculturation. Newly-arrived refugee and asylee populations often have prevalent health conditions and concerns which can be effectively addressed through preventative health measures. The Health Promotion Intern will play the vital role of supporting the Public Health Advocate in planning, implementing and evaluating consistent, comprehensive, and culturally-appropriate health education workshops for refugee and asylee clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Compile, organize, develop and/or adapt health education materials on pertinent health topics (i.e. nutrition, home hygiene, mental health, health care system, etc.), ensuring relevance and cultural competency
• Assist Health Advocate in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion workshops
• Administer and record results of workshop evaluations in a database.
• Explore and develop partnerships with local health organizations and agencies.
• Support Health Advocate in additional tasks necessary to support health education and promotion programming for refugees and asylees.
• Assist Health Advocate in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion workshops
• Administer and record results of workshop evaluations in a database.
• Explore and develop partnerships with local health organizations and agencies.
• Support Health Advocate in additional tasks necessary to support health education and promotion programming for refugees and asylees.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- To gain an understanding of the refugee resettlement process and health disparities experienced by newly arrived refugees within the US healthcare system
- To expand knowledge of health empowerment and health promotion techniques for a multicultural audience
- To learn how to develop health education workshops and materials that take into account cultural differences in health perspectives and health literacy
REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience in public health, health education, communications, behavioral or social sciences, or related field
• Interest and experience in working with displaced/immigrant/refugee populations
• Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
• Strong writing and editing skills, specifically in developing print and visual teaching materials.
• Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and proficient in a graphic design.
• Able to work independently and work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• A car/driver’s license is beneficial
• Proficiency in a foreign language including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Burmese, Chin, or Nepali is a plus
• Interest and experience in working with displaced/immigrant/refugee populations
• Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
• Strong writing and editing skills, specifically in developing print and visual teaching materials.
• Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and proficient in a graphic design.
• Able to work independently and work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• A car/driver’s license is beneficial
• Proficiency in a foreign language including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Burmese, Chin, or Nepali is a plus
TIME COMMITMENT:
• Summer interns are required to work at least 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer. Interns who can intern full-time (40 hours a week) are strongly preferred.
• Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring
• Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring
Reports to: Health Advocate
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: 7/19/13
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: 7/19/13
How to apply:
Please apply using our online system. You can also prioritize your application by sending your resume, cover letter, and contact info for 2 references directly to the Volunteer Coordinator kafiya.ismail@rescue.org and Karine Nankam, Health Advocate Karine.nankam@rescue.org, with the following information listed in the cover letter:
-internship(s) for which you wish to be considered (please provide a ranking of desired internships if you wish to be considered for multiple opportunities)
-projected start/end date (noting that we have a 3-month minimum for our internships)
-days and number of hours of availability during the work week (for example: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-5pm)
-whether or not you would have access to a car in which you would be willing to drive with the refugees and asylees we serve to access social services
We look forward to reviewing your application!
-projected start/end date (noting that we have a 3-month minimum for our internships)
-days and number of hours of availability during the work week (for example: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-5pm)
-whether or not you would have access to a car in which you would be willing to drive with the refugees and asylees we serve to access social services
We look forward to reviewing your application!
IRC leading the way From Harm To Home.
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