Community Refugee & Immigration Services offers a number of internships throughout the year. Internships are unpaid unless otherwise specified, and are an opportunity to contribute to the work of our agency in a meaningful way while gaining personal experience in various areas related to refugee resettlement and immigration.
Internships
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to volunteer@cris-ohio.org with the name of the internship(s) for which you are applying as the subject line. Please note that for-credit and other intern opportunities may be available beyond those listed below. To discuss further, email volunteer@cris-ohio.org.
Now accepting applications for Spring 2025 Internship positions! Please apply by November 17th, 2024 to be considered.
**please note that internship positions are unpaid unless otherwise noted in the position description
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Communications and Donor Relations Intern
Assist the agency in the design and implementation of various marketing initiatives, and promote CRIS events and stories through various social media outlets. Work with the development team to maintain donor relationships and empower supporters in the community
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Housing Intern
Assist the Housing Coordinator with affordable housing advocacy activities for newly arriving refugees including identifying suitable housing options, submitting applications, and assisting with the creation and implementation of a housing stability report as a means to monitor potential barriers to stability. Gain firsthand experience navigating the intersection of housing as both a competitive business and much-needed social service.
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Pre-Arrival Intern
Work in the Resettlement Program to coordinate pre-arrival preparations for refugee families and individuals. Ensure that all new arrivals have furniture, food, and a welcome kit of essential items. Requires a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
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English Language Intern
Participate in ESOL classroom activities including one-on-one work with students and implementation of lessons. Work with teachers on lesson planning and preparation of materials as needed.
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Match Grant Case Management Intern
Work with CRIS’s Match Grant Program, which focuses on employment and self-sufficiency. Work alongside the Case Manager to arrange for and provide many of the services needed by newly-arrived refugees. Requires a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
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Cultural Orientation Intern
Assist with programming for Cultural Orientation classes (post-arrival education programs designed for refugees resettling in the United States). Cultural Orientations help refugees acquire the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to their new lives and thrive in their new communities.
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Resettlement Intern
Prepare electronic and physical case files for all upcoming refugee arrivals, and assist the Resettlement Program with other administrative tasks as needed. This position requires at least part-time in-person attendance at our office.
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Cross-Cultural Mental Health and Wellness Intern
Assist the Clinical Lead of our Refugee Health and Wellness Team. Assist with logistical needs of wellness groups and individual sessions, and develop relationships with community mental health resources for clients.