Fall 2026 Matching Grant Intern (UNPAID)

The Refugee Employment Matching Grant Intern supports the Matching Grant team in helping refugees achieve early economic self-sufficiency through employment and individualized case management. The intern assists with employment preparation, client support, program documentation, and administrative tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with job readiness activities, including resume development, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace readiness.
• Support Matching Grant staff with client orientations, workshops, and employment-related trainings.
• Help clients search for employment opportunities and connect with community resources that support self-sufficiency.
• Assist with scheduling client appointments, interviews, and follow-up meetings.
• Maintain accurate client records, case files, and data entry in agency databases.
• Assist with collecting and organizing program documentation to support Matching Grant compliance.
• Support employer outreach, hiring events, and employment verification activities.
• Communicate with clients, interpreters, employers, and community partners as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards while working with client information.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Matching Grant program.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in social work, human services, international studies, public administration, psychology, business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in refugee resettlement, workforce development, or nonprofit services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer applications.
• Experience working with diverse populations and proficiency in a second language are preferred.

Skills

• Refugee Resettlement
• Workforce Development
• Nonprofit Services
• Case Management
• Employment preparation
• Program Documentation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Client Support
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Languages

English