What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refugee Resettlement Employment Services - Internship position at Jewish Family Service of Colorado?
Description
Position Summary:
As the Refugee Resettlement Employment Services Intern, you will play a key role in empowering job seekers from diverse backgrounds by supporting their job searches, preparing them for interviews, and assisting them with onboarding tasks. You will work closely with career coaches, helping with resume editing, job applications, interview preparation, and community outreach. While the core responsibilities remain consistent, every client is unique, and the day-to-day tasks will be dynamic. Adaptability and the ability to shift priorities as needed are skills that are highly valued in this role.
We are flexible and will work with your school schedule to ensure a mutually positive experience.
This Internship is hybrid, with the majority of the hours in the office located at 3201 Tamarac Dr in Denver, CO.
This internship is for the school year of 2026-2027.
This is an unpaid internship position that requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
COVID-19 considerations:
Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (per CDC guidance) is required before the start of employment.
Agency Overview:
JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs.
We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.
We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.
Position Summary:
As the Refugee Resettlement Employment Services Intern, you will play a key role in empowering job seekers from diverse backgrounds by supporting their job searches, preparing them for interviews, and assisting them with onboarding tasks. You will work closely with career coaches, helping with resume editing, job applications, interview preparation, and community outreach. While the core responsibilities remain consistent, every client is unique, and the day-to-day tasks will be dynamic. Adaptability and the ability to shift priorities as needed are skills that are highly valued in this role.
We are flexible and will work with your school schedule to ensure a mutually positive experience.
This Internship is hybrid, with the majority of the hours in the office located at 3201 Tamarac Dr in Denver, CO.
This internship is for the school year of 2026-2027.
This is an unpaid internship position that requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months.
Responsibilities:
- Resume and Cover Letter Assistance: Review and edit resumes and cover letters for clients.
- Job Search and Application Support: Conduct online job searches and submit applications for limited English speakers.
- Interview Support: Help clients prepare for interviews with mock interviews or informal conversations. Optional: Drive and accompany clients to interviews.
- Mentorship & Community Outreach: Provide guidance, refer clients to additional services, and assist with job fairs.
- Interpretation Utilization: Demonstrates comfort in using and learning interpretation software such as Google Translate, as well as working alongside professional interpreters in person, online, or over the phone.
- Language Coaching: Help limited English speakers learn key job-related terms and phrases through Google Translate, Language Line, and other interpretation channels.
- Administrative Tasks: Document case notes and utilize a CRM database to track client progress.
- Onboarding Support (Optional): Transport clients to local organizations to complete onboarding tasks (e.g., purchasing work uniforms or drug screenings).
- Impact: Help a diverse set of job seekers, including refugees, immigrants, and others facing employment barriers.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in career services, mentorship, client support, and nonprofit programming.
- Flexible Schedule: We will work with your availability to accommodate your schedule.
- Team Environment: Join a dedicated and compassionate team that values diversity and collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- An interest in international and refugee issues
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural setting
- Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems
- A driver’s license, vehicle, and auto insurance. Willingness and means to transport clients are preferred but not required.
- To qualify for an internship, the applicant must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an academic program.
- Interns must pass all background checks that would be required of an employee performing the same or similar tasks or working with the same population.
COVID-19 considerations:
Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (per CDC guidance) is required before the start of employment.
Agency Overview:
JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs.
We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.
We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.