NEW Spring 2025 Housing Intern Internship – Internship IRC – International Rescue Committee Tallahassee

SCOPE OF HOUSING INTERN WORK: The Housing Intern will assist the Logistics Supervisor in coordinating and preparing homes for refugees. Duties include logistics assistance, move-in assistance, and managing internal organizational systems. Travel within Tallahassee may be required depending on project needs. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for 3 consecutive months. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Housing Intern will assist the Logistics Supervisor with the following tasks:

• Logistics assistance:

• Assist with essential logistics tasks related to refugee/parolee arrivals. This includes procuring or coordinating food, housing supplies, phones, internet service, transporting clients, communicating with external partners, and more.

• Move-in assistance:

• Work with volunteers to move furniture and supplies into a unit, set up the unit, transport clients, or oversee lease signings, etc.

• Organization/Administrative Assistance:

• Help build and manage internal systems, write case notes, work on case file management, file receipts, credit card transactions, fill out applications, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent communication and writing skills 

• Second language ability preferred 

• Organized with attention to detail 

• Able to work independently and under pressure 

• An interest in international issues

• Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting.

• Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems 

• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to an insured vehicle. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must pass a background check

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

This will be an in-person role.

This position will report to the Logistics Supervisor.