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Community Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA

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Companytheirc
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationSilver Spring, MD USA
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelIntern
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted21 Jul 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
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Description
Das International Rescue Committee (IRC) leistet Hilfe bei den schlimmsten humanitären Krisen weltweit und steht von Krieg und Krisen betroffenen Menschen zur Seite, um ihre Gesundheit, Schutz & Sicherheit, Bildung, ihre wirtschaftliche Situation und ihre Selbstbestimmung zu sichern und zu fördern. IRC wurde 1933 auf Initiative von Albert Einstein gegründet und ist eine der weltweit größten internationalen humanitären Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGO). IRC ist in mehr als 40 Ländern und 29 US-Städten tätig und unterstützt Menschen dabei, zu überleben, die Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zurückzugewinnen und ihre Communities zu stärken. Im Dienst der Menschlichkeit leisten IRC-Mitarbeitende einen nachhaltigen Beitrag, indem sie Millionen von Menschen Sicherheit, Würde und Hoffnung zurückgeben. Wenn Sie ein*e lösungsorientierte*r, leidenschaftliche*r Wegbereiter*in für Veränderung sind, kommen Sie zu uns, um das Leben von Millionen von Menschen weltweit positiv zu beeinflussen und gemeinsam eine bessere Zukunft zu gestalten. Job Description This opportunity with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) supports the Amplifying Client Voices project, which integrates refugee (clients) feedback and active participation into key organizational programs, fostering a more inclusive and client-driven approach. Over three years, with VISTA support, clients will be engaged in shaping newsletters, social media, volunteer opportunities, internships, in-kind donations and outreach events. By creating structured opportunities for clients to provide feedback and participate directly, the project will empower individuals, amplify their voices and build community. The culmination of this initiative will be the establishment of a Client Ambassador Program, providing ongoing leadership opportunities for clients to influence and advocate for the organization's future development. Member Duties: The VISTA will support clients and community engagement by producing a monthly external newsletter and social media posts, identifying client engagement strategies, and drafting a proposal to integrate client feedback. The member will be an integral part of the community engagement team and initiatives, and will develop strategies to integrate client feedback into programs. The member will gather and analyze client feedback by designing a client feedback method, creating a client survey model, and identifying client selection methods and communication channels. After workshopping the client feedback method, the VISTA will integrate the feedback mechanism and present their findings to staff, ultimately strengthening the community engagement program and its impact. This will culminate in the development of community engagement program standard operating procedures (SOPs) integrating the client feedback mechanism into programming for long-term poverty reduction. Desired Qualifications: • Prior experience and interest in community engagement and/or communications preferred. • Prior experience and interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Fluency in English required. TMA AmeriCorps VISTA Information The IRC is proud to partner with Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA), AmeriCorps VISTA in posting this requisition. Transform Mid-Atlantic is a non-profit membership association of colleges, universities and non-profits that aims to strengthen the capacity of member institutions. AmeriCorps VISTA helps individuals and communities implement grassroots solutions designed to alleviate poverty. Founded as Volunteers to Service in America in 1965, the program places individuals at nonprofit organizations and public agencies that are fighting literacy, improving health services, reducing unemployment, increasing housing opportunities, reducing recidivism, and expanding access to technology for those living in rural and urban areas of poverty across America. Program Benefits: • Childcare assistance if eligible, • Education award upon successful completion of service, • Health Coverage*, • Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, • Living Allowance (determined by host site location), • Relocation Allowance. *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare Terms: • Car recommended, • Permits working at another job during off hours, • Permits attendance at school during off hours. Service Areas: Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development. Skills: Communications, Community Organization, Non-Profit Management, Team Work, Social Services. TO APPLY Applicants must complete an application on the AmeriCorps VISTA eGrants platform to be considered for this role: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=126744 This position is for September 2026 - September 2027. This position is contingent on available funding. To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer. IRC leading the way from harm to home. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at [email protected]. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability. IRC und IRC-Mitarbeitende sind verpflichtet, sich an die Werte und Prinzipien der IRC Way-Standards zu halten. Dieser Verhaltenskodex basiert auf den Grundwerten: Integrität, Einsatz, Verantwortung und Gleichberechtigung. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US-Benefits: Wir bieten ein umfassendes und äußerst wettbewerbsfähiges Paket an Leistungen und Benefits. In den USA umfasst dieses: 10 Krankentage, 10 US-Feiertage, 20-25 bezahlte Urlaubstage – je nach Position und Betriebszugehörigkeit, Krankenversicherung ab 143 USD pro Monat, Zahnversicherung ab 6,50 USD pro Monat und Sehhilfenversorgung   ab 5 USD pro Monat, FSA für Gesundheits- und Pendlerkosten, einen 403b-Altersvorsorgeplan mit sofortiger Unverfallbarkeit, Invaliditäts- und Lebensversicherung, sowie ein Unterstützungsprogramm, das unseren Mitarbeitenden und ihren Familien in Krisenzeiten und bei psychischen Problemen Beratung und Betreuung bietet. IRC setzt sich als Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit ein. Wir bewerten alle eingehenden Bewerbungen von Personen auf der Basis relevanter Erfahrungen – ungeachtet von Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderungen, Alter oder anderer durch geltendes Recht geschützter Merkmale.