We are on the lookout for an organized Emergency & Humanitarian Programs Intern to join our passionate team at HIAS in Oregon State.
Growing your career as a Internship Emergency & Humanitarian Programs Intern is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
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POSITION SUMMARY: HIAS seeks an Emergency & Humanitarian Programs Intern to assist the Emergency Department in a variety of initiatives. This position will join the Emergency Department and contribute to ongoing emergency response operations, as well as building emergency capacity across HIAS. Reporting to the Programs Specialist, Emergency & Humanitarian Programs, they will support the department's programs and operations by facilitating cross-divisional communication, partnering on MEAL in emergency documents, supporting HIAS' learning and capacity-building agenda, assisting in drafting and collaborating on emergency policies and SOPs, and taking on other duties to support the Emergency Department team and field staff as needed.
Note, this position is unpaid, but may be pursued for academic credit. We ask that applicants be available for 10-15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks beginning in August 2023. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Partners with the Strategy and Measurement (SAM) teamto draft assessment documents.
Coordinates with SAM to strengthen the monitoring, evaluation, humanitarian accountability, and learning capacities of HIAS in emergency contexts.
Coordinates with HIAS HQ and Country Office staff to inventory existing policy and SOP documents.
Oversees the addition of emergency processes in existing policies and SOP's.
Manages capacity building trainings?for HQ departments and Country Office staff.
Develops an emergency capacity building and training element of the Emergency Department.
Supports with the roster maintenance and analysis.
Prepares emergency contexts analysis and supports with information management.
Assists with drafting emergency alerts when an emergency occurs.
Coordinates with Country Offices and the Emergency Department to collect relevant data.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field required.
English fluency required; Spanish fluency a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to occasionally work outside of business hours if/when emergency programming is being activated and tight deadlines are required.
Strong integrity and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to HIAS' mission and values, and refugee protection.
HIRING PROCESS: We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here's a snapshot of our hiring process for internships:
Step 1: Submit your application!
Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager.
Step 3: Online reference check with SkillSurvey.
Step 4: Offer and background check with Shield Screening or ESR.
Step 5: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step. ABOUT US: Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.
VISION: HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.
MISSION: Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
VALUES: Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • Hachnasat Orchim We Welcome the Stranger
Justice • Justicia • Justice • Tzedek We Pursue Justice Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • Chesed We Approach our Clients with Empathy Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • Chevruta We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership Courage • Coraje • Courage • Ometz We Act with Courage to Build a Better World
Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • Ruach We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience DIVERSITY: HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.
SAFEGUARDING: HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS' Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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