Community Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an Internship level Community Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA to support the Amplifying Client Voices project in Silver Spring, both national and international, with a focus on engaging refugee clients and producing newsletters and social media content.
- Role
- Community Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Silver Spring, Both national and international
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Supports the Amplifying Client Voices project by engaging refugee clients in organizational programs, producing newsletters and social media content, and developing strategies for client feedback integration.
What you'll do
- Support clients and community engagement by producing a monthly external newsletter and social media posts
- Identify client engagement strategies and draft a proposal to integrate client feedback
- Gather and analyze client feedback by designing a client feedback method, creating a client survey model, and identifying client selection methods and communication channels
- Integrate the feedback mechanism and present findings to staff
- Develop community engagement program standard operating procedures (SOPs) integrating the client feedback mechanism into programming for long-term poverty reduction
What it takes
- Prior experience and interest in community engagement and/or communications
- Prior experience and interest working with refugees and immigrants
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health Coverage, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Living Allowance (determined by host site location), Relocation Allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Silver Spring, both national and international.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include prior experience and interest in community engagement and/or communications, prior experience and interest working with refugees and immigrants, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and fluency in English.
How do I apply?
Applicants must complete an application on the AmeriCorps VISTA eGrants platform: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=126744.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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