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The IRC Public Policy and Advocacy Office advocates for protecting and aiding refugees, the displaced, asylum-seekers, and other victims of conflict. It promotes issues of concern to the humanitarian and resettlement communities. The Public Policy and Advocacy team carries out, coordinates, and provides guidance on a wide variety of domestic and international advocacy initiatives, including expert briefings, public outreach and education, and communication with the media. The US-based advocates represent IRC with legislative and executive branches of the US government, the media, NGO partner agencies and coalitions, and the United Nations
Responsibilities
- Attend select meetings and congressional hearings on behalf of staff, take detailed notes, and report back.
- Perform research on various topics.
- Prepare materials for distribution during meetings and briefings.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Interest in and knowledge of humanitarian aid and/or refugee issues.
- Solid writing, editing, and research skills with focus on details.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
- Solid computer skills: must be able to work effectively and accurately with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, email, and internet applications.
- Flexible work attitude: must be able to work productively in a team environment as well as under minimal supervision taking the initiative to ask questions as needed.
- Available to work at least three days per week.
Please note that this internship is unpaid. We are currently accepting applications for the spring semester or summer 2017. No phone calls. Please submit a cover letter, resume and 2-4 page writing sample, preferably on a topic relating to global refugee issues, humanitarian aid, or U.S. immigration issues to Katherine.Burke@rescue.org .