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International Institute of New England · 1 month ago

Employment Services Intern (IINE Lowell)

positionLowell, MA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

The International Institute of New England is a non-profit serving refugees and immigrants. They are seeking an Employment Services Intern to assist clients with job applications, interviews, and provide support in securing employment.

Career PlanningConsultingSocialSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Assist the Case Specialist to provide feedback to clients working on resumes, cover letters, and job applications
Practice with clients ahead of interviews
Check in with clients about their applications and interviews
Accompany clients to interviews and job fairs
Follow up with potential employers until a decision is made
Help clients identify and apply to apprenticeship and training programs related to their career goals
Teach Work Orientation Workshops
Regularly summarize client accomplishments and feedback for Case Specialist
Document client-facing activities through case notes and other forms of documentation

Qualification

Interest in refugee issuesJob applicationsLanguage skillsFormattingMicrosoft OfficePatience with non-native speakersProfessionalismDiscretionCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Interest in international, refugee, asylee, and/or immigrant issues
Patience speaking with non-native English speakers/non-English speakers
Professionalism, discretion, and maturity in dealing with confidential information
Experience with US job application process
Experience editing and formatting, especially resumes and cover letters
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly organized with great attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Language skills in Arabic, French, Spanish, Pashto, Somali, Haitian Creole, Swahili, Kinyarwanda or Nepali

Company

International Institute of New England

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Mission The International Institute of New England (IINE) creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship.
dateFounded in 1918
location
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://iine.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Thielman
President & Chief Executive Officer
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