- Application Deadline: Rolling
- Company: Immigrant & Refugee Resource Collaborative (IRRC)
- Location: Lansing, Michigan
What is the IRRC?
The IRRC is a cross-sector network of stakeholders from across Mid-Michigan who are working together to ensure services and programs reach newcomer populations. With that, the IRRC serves as a hub for learning, networking, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with New Americans. In fact, our Advisory Council is made up of leaders who originally came to our community as both refugees and immigrants.
What would I do as an intern?
You would help the IRRC compile and create content for cultural briefings on newly arriving refugee and immigrant populations to Mid-Michigan. These briefings would be offered to non-profit agencies, schools, community and neighborhood centers, and others working to bring resources and programming to our newest Americans.
Specific Job Duties Include
- Research on the history, politics, and cultures of various newcomer populations to Mid-Michigan
- Creating presentation and training materials in multiple formats (electronic, in person, video, etc.)
- Working with local ethnic community groups as well as college and university professors to deliver cultural briefings
When would I start and how long would the internship last?
- Position starts immediately
- Hours per week: average of 5 (some weeks could be lighter or heavier)
- Time Commitment: 6 months –1 year
- Compensation: this internship comes with a stipend and pay would depend upon length of commitment to the position.
What qualifications must I have?
- Candidates from newcomer backgrounds who speak another language are preferred
- Majors in political science, international relations, anthropology, and non-Western history preferred (students currently enrolled in college will be considered)
- Willingness to learn about and contribute towards cross-cultural dialogues
- Ability to work independently and off site with guidance from a team of supervisors
What do I do next if I am interested in applying for this internship?
Along with your resume, please send a cover letter discussing your interest and qualifications to: Shirin Kambin at irrcmidmichigan@gmail.com