Open Positions

Marketing & Communications Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator/Program Manager

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Intern will assist in communicating the mission and vision of World Relief WNY and its programs to a wide variety of constituencies, including local churches, volunteers, community members, and donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct interviews with relevant parties to gather information, quotes, photos, and releases
• Write for a variety of platforms (newsletter, social media, and marketing materials)
• Help to grow WR WNY Facebook and establish Twitter and Instagram presence
• Assist in organizing and segmenting email lists
• Brainstorm ideas for growing and engaging social media audiences
• Assist with press releases
• Complete research on communication, marketing and other topics related to WR WNY ministry
• Engage with marketing team on national level for tracking metrics
• Create strategic marketing plan
• Assist with keeping digital marketing and communication materials and programs organized
• Provide administrative support to the department
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and be stretched
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required; access to a vehicle strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Photography, graphic design, and/or social media experience a plus

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• This internship is unpaid, but mileage on personal vehicle for position is reimbursed
• Free parking
• If applicant is outside of the Rochester area, a discussion about housing can be arranged (housing cannot be guaranteed at this time)

*All applicants must pass a background and reference check.

Family Literacy Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator/Family Literacy Coordinator

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Family Literacy Intern will work with the Community Engagement and Programs teams to strengthen World Relief Western New York’s ESL programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support World Relief and OACES staff members and volunteers during before and during the evening ESL class
• Track attendance and progress of World Relief clients in evening ESL class
• Correspond with OACES staff members and relay pertinent information to World Relief staff
• Research and develop ESL resources for volunteers to use during in-home visits
• Assist with trainings for volunteers and Good Neighbor Teams relating to ESL and conversation partners
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Experience working with children
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and be stretched
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required; access to a vehicle strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consideration given to intern applicants with language abilities in one of the following: Arabic, Farsi, Burmese, Karen, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, Pashto, Ukrainian

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• This internship is unpaid, but mileage on personal vehicle for position is reimbursed
• Free parking
• If applicant is outside of the Rochester area, a discussion about housing can be arranged (housing cannot be guaranteed at this time)

*All applicants must pass a background and reference check.

Community Engagement (Donor Focus) Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator/Program Manager/Finance Assistant

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Engagement (Donor Focus) Intern will support the World Relief Western New York Team in event planning, donor engagement, and gift-in-kind management. This internship provides the opportunity to grow in experience of diverse populations, cross-cultural relationships, and interpersonal skills, as well as data management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist World Relief team in planning donor and community events (World Refugee Day, Global Neighbors Gala, volunteer appreciation events)
• Assist in the creation of office Gift in Kind system and database
• Recognize opportunities to enable more efficient use of the database
• Develop regular donor communications (thank you cards)
• Attend intern supervision
• Attend staff meetings and/or trainings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and be stretched
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required; access to a vehicle strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consideration given to intern applicants with language abilities in one of the following: Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Burmese, Karen, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, Pashto, Ukrainian

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• This internship is unpaid, but mileage on personal vehicle for position is reimbursed
• Free parking
• If applicant is outside of the Rochester area, a discussion about housing can be arranged (housing cannot be guaranteed at this time)

*All applicants must pass a background and reference check.

Community Engagement (Partnerships Focus) Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator/Community Engagement Manager

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Engagement (Partnership Focus) Intern will support various church, community, and volunteer engagement initiatives. This internship provides the opportunity to grow in experience of diverse populations, cross-cultural relationships, and interpersonal skills, as well as data management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in team meetings, volunteer trainings, and other events
• Collect volunteer and partnership data and enter into database
• Assist with volunteer trainings
• Research and develop monthly training sessions for volunteers and church partners
• Develop book study to be used by staff, volunteers, and church partners
• Establish new community partnerships and bolster current community partnerships (OACES, Saints Place, Universities, community centers, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and be stretched
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required; access to a vehicle strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consideration given to intern applicants with language abilities in one of the following: Arabic, Farsi, Burmese, Karen, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, Pashto, Ukrainian

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• This internship is unpaid, but mileage on personal vehicle for position is reimbursed
• Free parking
• If applicant is outside of the Rochester area, a discussion about housing can be arranged (housing cannot be guaranteed at this time)

*All applicants must pass a background and reference check.

Resettlement & Placement Program Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator/Resettlement & Placement Specialist

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The R&P Program Intern will assist the R&P team and other staff as needed in welcoming our new neighbors and supporting initial resettlement efforts and activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparations for newly arrived refugee families including apartment inspections and set-up, preparation of clothing and household goods, cultural orientation, and community orientation
• Accompany and assist families with appointments including social security, DHS, medical, utility sign-up, ESL registration, clothing pick up, and grocery shopping, and bikes
• Visit refugees in their homes with the case manager or independently to assist with follow up tasks as requested and to get documents signed
• Help with the development of orientation materials, filing, and other office-based tasks
• Research and development of resources for clients, including housing
• Attend regular resettlement team and staff meetings
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator and Case Managers to determine volunteer needs/roles
• Required readings and reflective journal entries
• Assist with other R&P tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and be stretched
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required; access to a vehicle strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consideration given to intern applicants with language abilities in one of the following: Arabic, Farsi, Burmese, Karen, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, Pashto, Ukrainian

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• This internship is unpaid, but mileage on personal vehicle for position is reimbursed
• Free parking
• If applicant is outside of the Rochester area, a discussion about housing can be arranged (housing cannot be guaranteed at this time)

*All applicants must pass a background and reference check.