The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Baltimore is a non-profit, non-sectarian refugee resettlement agency dedicated to working together with legally admitted refugees to assist them in rebuilding lives and reuniting families in the greater Baltimore area. A committed staff of professionals and volunteers provide essential resettlement services to refugee families including basic necessities, education, employment, social services and advocacy.
PURPOSE: The Reproductive Health Intern will play the vital role of supporting the Public Health Advocate in providing information and access to information on family planning prenatal/postpartum care, women's wellness (preventative care) and newborn care.
This is an unpaid internship.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion workshops (i.e. family planning, prenatal/postpartum care, women's wellness and newborn care)
- Creating and maintaining a database of reproductive health resources, services and materials
- Developing culturally-appropriate reproductive health education materials
- Assisting the Public Health Advocate with providing perinatal case management and support services
REQUIREMENTS:
Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- An interest in international and refugee issues.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting.
- Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems.
- A car/driver's license is beneficial.
- Energetic, empathetic, and ready to do a variety of jobs.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
- Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
- Superior writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of program design and/or experience in social services delivery.
TIME COMMITMENT:
- Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring.
- Summer interns are required to work at least 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer.
Reports to: Public Health Advocate
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: 12/20/2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
