Training Officer, Cultural Orientation
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a remote mid-level Training Officer, Cultural Orientation for Switchboard, a program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), with a compensation range of $80,000 - $85,000/yr.
- Role
- Training Officer, Cultural Orientation
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Remote, with required domestic travel up to 20% in the United States of America
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $80,000 - $85,000/yr
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Training Officer, Cultural Orientation for Switchboard, a program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This role involves developing and delivering cultural orientation training to service providers and newcomers, and managing related technical assistance and project work.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver versatile cultural orientation training to service providers and cultural orientation delivery staff
- Provide responsive and cross-disciplinary technical assistance to refugee service providers
- Develop written and multimedia learning resources
- Facilitate communities of practice and peer learning groups
- Contribute to the creation of Switchboard’s annual training and technical assistance workplan
- Ensure related trainings and learning resources are developed and delivered on time and on budget
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum 6 years of direct service experience with refugees and/or other ORR-eligible populations
- Experience delivering cultural orientation to newcomers
- Experience providing training and/or technical assistance to build the capacity of refugee service providers
- Experience providing client-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based services for refugees
- Experience in supporting newcomers' access and gaining self-sufficiency for services and resources
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, with required domestic travel up to 20% in the United States of America.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $80,000 - $85,000/yr.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 6 years of direct service experience with refugees, and experience delivering cultural orientation to newcomers.
How do I apply?
Visit IRC Careers at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Training-Officer--Cultural-Orientation_JR00005343 to apply.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote with required domestic travel up to 20% in the United States of America.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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