Position Summary:
HIAS seeks a passionate and motivated intern to work with the Community Engagement team to build the Jewish response to the refugee crisis. S/he assists in projects to engage Jewish audiences in advocacy, volunteering, and educational events.
The position is unpaid but may be pursued for academic credit. A semester or quarter commitment is required
Essential Functions:
· Monitors and reports on Jewish community engagement with refugees.
· Supports events and programming related to the refugee crisis; supports summer advocacy efforts such as in-district meetings.
· Helps create materials to enable the Jewish community to respond to election rhetoric and ballot measures about refugees.
· Assists with the management of data related to the involvement of rabbis, synagogues, volunteers, and advocates.
· Performs other duties related to program development, grassroots outreach, data management, and general office support.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Current graduate or undergraduate student.
· Experience working with the Jewish community strongly preferred; social justice experience strongly desired.
· Excellent written and oral skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task between administrative and programmatic issues, and manage time effectively and efficiently.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and strong organizational skills.
About Us:
HIAS is a global Jewish nonprofit organization working in 14 countries across five continents to ensure that refugees and displaced persons are protected. Throughout the United States, we help refugees reunite with families, resettle and become self-sufficient. Guided by our values and history, we help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and security and advocate to ensure that all displaced people are treated with dignity.
HIAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS.
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