Intern, Asylum Seeker Case Management
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an intern in New York City to provide case management support for asylum seekers, offering an opportunity to gain experience in immigration advocacy.
- Role
- Intern, Asylum Seeker Case Management
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee is seeking interns to support their case management program for asylum seekers in New York City. Interns will assist staff with group orientations, referral research, and program administration to connect recent arrivals with healthcare, legal services, and public benefits. This role provides hands-on experience in immigration advocacy and trauma-informed direct support within a fast-paced humanitarian environment. Candidates must be proficient in English and Spanish to facilitate effective client engagement.
What you'll do
- Facilitate group orientations for asylum seeker program clients.
- Conduct referral research to connect clients to city resources.
- Maintain and update client databases and referral records.
- Administer client satisfaction surveys for exited programs.
- Support caseworkers with enrollment and service delivery tasks.
What it takes
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary institution.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Strong research, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a diverse, multi-lingual, and fast-paced environment.
- Strong interest in immigration issues and social justice advocacy.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The IRC offers a comprehensive set of benefits including sick days, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, a 403b retirement savings plan, disability/life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this internship remote or in-office?
This internship is based in New York City and requires the individual to be based in the US.
What are the core language requirements for this role?
Candidates must be proficient in both written and spoken English and Spanish; fluency in additional languages like French, Pashto, or Farsi is highly desirable.
What is the compensation for this position?
The job description does not explicitly specify the compensation for this internship role.
What are the educational requirements to apply?
Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution or have graduated within the last two years, though individuals with at least two years of direct service experience may be considered regardless of educational background.
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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