Vision & Call Intern
Seattle, WA / Bellingham, WA / Olympia, WA
USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /
Paid Internship /
On-site
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.
In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
If you are interested in walking alongside refugees and other immigrants while exploring your own personal and professional growth, then our Vision & Call Intern program at World Relief Western Washington is for you! Through a holistic internship experience rooted in Christian values and leadership principles, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, engage in reflective discussions, and receive mentorship from experienced leaders in the humanitarian field.
Compensation: $16.28 per hour
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist Case Workers with transporting refugee clients to important appointments.
- Help newly arrived families with tasks such as paying bills, applying for employment, or getting a state ID.
- Assist with ESL classes.
- Practice English with refugees and help them adjust to American culture.
- Help refugees and other immigrants navigate relevant social systems including but not limited to: grocery shopping, using public transportation, balancing a checkbook, creating a bank account, etc.
- Work with staff to advocate for clients and connect them to community resources such as child care, libraries, or employment opportunities
- Fostering Mutually Transformative Relationships with refugee families
- Taking part in an intern project designed to enhance our programs' effectiveness
- Other related tasks may be assigned depending on organizational needs and each intern’s interests
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Full-time availability
- Willingness to learn -Flexibility/Adaptability
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn while embracing diverse opportunities and needs that may arise.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of secondary languages is beneficial but not mandatory.
- A valid US driver's license
- Commitment to 9 months toward gaining valuable experience and contributing to our mission.
Requirements
- Must complete a Criminal Background Check, and Motor Vehicle Record check (if driving).
- Genuine passion for serving refugees and other immigrants.
- Commitment to Christian values and principles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
- Willingness to engage in reflective practices and personal growth opportunities.
- Openness to learning and exploring new perspectives.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
- Current driver’s license highly preferred.
- Access to a vehicle is helpful.
- Cross-cultural experience and/or a desire to learn more about cultural humility.
- Ability to participate in the Vision & Call Conference.
Temporary Employees and Paid Interns have access to the following World Relief benefits:
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):
-Verizon
-Pet Insurance through Nationwide
-Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual
-Working Advantage Discount Program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
· The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.
· Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.
· The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.
· Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.
· Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.
· Physical, emotional and intellectual demands
· Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.
· All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Legal Background in the United States
World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer.
In addition, physical or mental limitations will not be a factor in the application of World Relief's employment policies or employee practices, except for those situations in which occupational requirement make consideration of such factors necessary.
Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.
