Outreach Intern |
| Location: | Baltimore , MD |
| Salary Range: | $10.00 per hour |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Benefits: | An excellent benefit package is offered. |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Office: | Baltimore |
| Description: | Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is a national faith-based organization with a 75-year history, a budget of approximately $58 million per year, and over 100 headquarters staff. For several decades the organization has received the vast majority of its funding from the federal government and has developed a widely-recognized expertise in implementing federal programs on behalf of refugees and migrants living within the borders of the United States. Working with and through partners across the country, LIRS resettles refugees, reunites children with their families or provides loving homes for them, conducts policy advocacy, and pursues humanitarian alternatives to the immigration detention system. The position of Outreach Intern exists to promote just and humane treatment of refugees and migrants by assisting in the daily activities of LIRS\'s Outreach Program. The Intern will assist the Director for Outreach in the creation and development of a dynamic field program for engaging Lutheran, migrants and refugees in advocacy campaign and in building a vibrant and broad-based movement for refugees and migrant rights. S/he will assist in organizing high-profile events including volunteer training, rallies, prayer vigils and supporting priority LIRS grassroots initiatives as needed. Due to the nature of the work, prospective interns must be available for special events and a limited number of evenings and weekend dates. Internship duration: 6 months |
| Duties: | • Support outreach efforts to identity, recruit and train volunteer leaders for LIRS Outreach work.
• Support the development of volunteer training modules and logistics for a training event.
• Support the development and distribution of resources to support volunteers' grassroots efforts.
• Develop and distribute regular volunteer email communication.
• Conduct applied research refugee for the Refugee Education Campaign.
• Respond to requests.
• Conduct research in support of outreach initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | • Familiarity with and commitment to refugees and migrants rights issues.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal relations skills.
• Strong experience with the use of social media for advocacy.
• Consistently exercise good judgment, well organized, dependable and resourceful.
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and pay attention to details.
• Work well as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated research skills and experience.
• Have a willingness to learn from the internship experience and apply lessons learned to their work.
• Appreciation and respect for a faith-based organization, Lutheran beliefs and values, and sensitivities.
• Commitment to LIRS's core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues and partners; commitment to empowering refugees and migrants. Application Instructions: To be considered, please submit resume and cover letter. For more information about LIRS, please visit www.lirs.org. LIRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS. |
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