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    Summer Internship - Denver, United States - International Rescue Committee

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    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

    BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are
    shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the
    IRC is at work today in more than 40 countries and in 24 U.S. cities. The IRC's U.S. Programs (USP)
    department creates opportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in
    America. USP serves more than 40,000 individuals each year, including thousands of newly arrived
    refugees, through a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at achieving outcomes in five impact areas: Health,
    Safety, Economic Wellbeing, Education, and Power.

    The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors and local volunteers to help refugees, asylees
    and those with Special Immigrant Visas translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to
    their new communities. In Denver and other offices across the country, the IRC helps refugees and asylees
    to rebuild their lives through services and programs that assist with initial resettlement through longer-term
    integration. Presently, these services include case management, employment services, psychosocial
    support, family stabilization, health coordination, health insurance literacy, family reunification, immigration
    legal services, and programs for children and youth.

    The Survivor Wellness Center at the IRC offers wrap aroundservices tosurvivors of tortureincluding clinical
    support and access to legal representation. The legal services department works to pair those eligible for
    the program with pro bono representation in their asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the
    Convention Against Torture cases. Offering support and mentorship to those attorneys volunteering with
    the program.

    SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: With oversight from the Asylum Programs Manager, the Survivors of Torture
    Immigration Legal Intern will work on a range of services pertaining to asylum, withholding of removal and
    protection under the Convention Against Torture, including providing support to pro bono attorneys
    and assisting in the creation of training and policy initiatives.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Research and prepare legal memos and materials for asylum applications, as well as other forms
    of immigration relief, for survivors of torture. Directly assist in the preparation of asylum
    applications and representation of asylum seekers

    • Facilitate the development and maintenance of IRC's training materials for pro bono
    representatives.

    • With oversight from the Asylum Programs Manager, prepare filings such as employment
    authorization applications and freedom of information act requests on behalf of survivor of torture
    clients

    • Assist with the development of community outreach strategies as needed.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
    1. The intern will gain professional experience providing technical assistance and programmatic
    support to the Denver IRC legal program.
    2. The intern will deepen understanding of asylum law and policy
    3. The intern will gain practical experience working in a fast-paced environment for a large NGO in a
    challenging policy environment for refugees and immigrants

    This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for
    relocation, is available.

    To Apply: Interested applicants should submit an application, along with a resume, a writing sample, and a
    cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the internship : https://irc-

    Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:

    • Strong interest and experience working in immigration and refugee issues.

    • Very strong written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present
    complex information in a concise, accessible way.

    • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time
    effectively.

    • Strong preference given to current or recent law school students.

    Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

    Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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