International Rescue Committee
Fall Internship - Supply Chain Intern - Unpaid
International Rescue Committee, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.LOCATION : IRC Denver Warehouse- 7808 CherryCreek South Drive #203 Denver CO 80231
TIME COMMITMENT : 10-15 hours per week, regular schedule duringbusiness hours M-F 9 am - 5 pm; August 23 - Dec 13, 2024COMPENSATION : This is an unpaid internship
BACKGROUND : The International RescueCommittee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered byconflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.Founded in 1933, the IRC is at work today in more than 40 countries and in 28U.S. cities. The IRC's U.S. Programs (USP)department createsopportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thriveinAmerica. USP serves more than 40,000 individuals each year, includingthousands of newly arrived refugees, through a diverse portfolio of programsaimed at achieving outcomes in five impact areas: Health, Safety, EconomicWellbeing, Education, and Power.The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actorsand local volunteers to help refugees, asyleesand those with SpecialImmigrant Visas translate their past experiences into assets that are valuabletotheir new communities. In Denver and other offices across the country,the IRC helps refugees and asyleesto rebuild their lives through servicesand programs that assist with initial resettlement through longerterm integration.Presently, these services are case management, employment services, psychosocialsupport,family stabilization, health coordination, health insurance literacy, familyreunification andprograms for children and youth. The Denver office alsohas a legal services program to provide pro bono legal representation to survivorsof torture, as well as direct legal services for family-basedimmigration.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW : The Supply chain Intern will beresponsible for supporting our agency's Supply Chain & Operations Team withthe daily administrative, logistical, and inventory management tasks related torunning a professional warehouse dedicated to refugee resettlement.
RESPONSIBILITIES :Assist Supply Chain team with receiving, inspecting, recording, shelving, organizing, and distributing warehouse inventoryMaintain warehouse inventory trackerAssist Supply Chain staff with cycle countsTroubleshoot & analyze process flow & efficiencyAssist with purchasing - creating online ordersOrganize, scan and process documentsMonitor team email inbox, respond to staff needs, and maintain communication with staff, vendors, and donorsCollaborate and partner with staff and Operations team to identify, analyze, and implement new or improved processes
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:Basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products - Outlook, Teams, Excel - or willingness to learnPosition requires extended periods of sitting, walking/standing with some bending, pushing, pulling and stoopingMust possess the ability to lift objects up to 50 poundsSome light cleaning will be requiredAttention to detailGood communications skillsModerate command of EnglishMust be willing to work in a diverse, fast-paced professional environment and be willing to adapt to shifting requirements and priorities
SUPERVISION : This position reports to the Supply Chain Coordinator, with daily task supervision by the Supply Chain Coordinator
TO APPLY :Interested applicants should submit an online application along with resume and cover letter addressing how your experience and skills meet the internship requirements: https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer
Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator.
QUESTIONS? Email ircdenver.volunteer@rescue.org
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of meritwithout regard to race,sex, color, nationalorigin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,veteran status or disability.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
TIME COMMITMENT : 10-15 hours per week, regular schedule duringbusiness hours M-F 9 am - 5 pm; August 23 - Dec 13, 2024COMPENSATION : This is an unpaid internship
BACKGROUND : The International RescueCommittee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered byconflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.Founded in 1933, the IRC is at work today in more than 40 countries and in 28U.S. cities. The IRC's U.S. Programs (USP)department createsopportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thriveinAmerica. USP serves more than 40,000 individuals each year, includingthousands of newly arrived refugees, through a diverse portfolio of programsaimed at achieving outcomes in five impact areas: Health, Safety, EconomicWellbeing, Education, and Power.The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actorsand local volunteers to help refugees, asyleesand those with SpecialImmigrant Visas translate their past experiences into assets that are valuabletotheir new communities. In Denver and other offices across the country,the IRC helps refugees and asyleesto rebuild their lives through servicesand programs that assist with initial resettlement through longerterm integration.Presently, these services are case management, employment services, psychosocialsupport,family stabilization, health coordination, health insurance literacy, familyreunification andprograms for children and youth. The Denver office alsohas a legal services program to provide pro bono legal representation to survivorsof torture, as well as direct legal services for family-basedimmigration.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW : The Supply chain Intern will beresponsible for supporting our agency's Supply Chain & Operations Team withthe daily administrative, logistical, and inventory management tasks related torunning a professional warehouse dedicated to refugee resettlement.
RESPONSIBILITIES :Assist Supply Chain team with receiving, inspecting, recording, shelving, organizing, and distributing warehouse inventoryMaintain warehouse inventory trackerAssist Supply Chain staff with cycle countsTroubleshoot & analyze process flow & efficiencyAssist with purchasing - creating online ordersOrganize, scan and process documentsMonitor team email inbox, respond to staff needs, and maintain communication with staff, vendors, and donorsCollaborate and partner with staff and Operations team to identify, analyze, and implement new or improved processes
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:Basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products - Outlook, Teams, Excel - or willingness to learnPosition requires extended periods of sitting, walking/standing with some bending, pushing, pulling and stoopingMust possess the ability to lift objects up to 50 poundsSome light cleaning will be requiredAttention to detailGood communications skillsModerate command of EnglishMust be willing to work in a diverse, fast-paced professional environment and be willing to adapt to shifting requirements and priorities
SUPERVISION : This position reports to the Supply Chain Coordinator, with daily task supervision by the Supply Chain Coordinator
TO APPLY :Interested applicants should submit an online application along with resume and cover letter addressing how your experience and skills meet the internship requirements: https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer
Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator.
QUESTIONS? Email ircdenver.volunteer@rescue.org
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of meritwithout regard to race,sex, color, nationalorigin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,veteran status or disability.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.