Admin & Operations Office Assistant Intern

U.S. COMM FOR REFUGE • Arlington, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy, and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at
www.refugees.org [http://www.refugees.org/].

OVERVIEW

The USCRI Administrative Intern will work closely with the Executive Office by learning administrative functions and assisting with current projects. This position will assist with records management, daily administrative operations of the office, workflow, and collaborate with other departments to help with research.

Subject to overall organizational needs, interns will be placed in departments that align with their academic background and career interests, such as:

Executive Office 
Legal Services
Communications
Policy and Advocacy
Refugee Resettlement
Anti-Trafficking

Note: This is an unpaid, on-site internship position. While the requisition includes a mandatory “Desired Salary” field, please enter a numeric value to proceed—however, kindly note that this position is unpaid.

Requirements

• Must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people.
• High school Diploma
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently as well as in collaboration with others are required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and database programs is a plus.
• A good sense of humor and a pleasant, diplomatic manner are desired.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Office Assistant and organize and manage day-to-day HQ office operations and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to Executive staff, including preparing agendas, itineraries, and other communication pieces with the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in providing general office support (postal mail, eFax, postage meter, etc.).
• Review the general voicemail inbox and eFax inbox twice daily and distribute incoming information.
• Collect, open, and distribute daily postal and UPS mail, and distribute accordingly, and help prepare mailings and shipments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and pleasant appearance of the supply room/areas.
• Support the Chief of Staff with administrative tasks as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED