• Immigrant Integration Network Internship (Part-Time, paid in Boston, MA)
• Welcoming Cities Internship (Part-Time, unpaid in Atlanta, GA or nationally)

Immigrant Integration Network Internship

(Summer 2013, Boston, MA)

Organization Description

Welcoming America is a growing national non-profit that focuses on immigrant integration by helping U.S.-born people understand and connect to their immigrant and refugee neighbors. Welcoming America has a network of 22 affiliates working in 46 communities and 21 states across the country.

Primary Responsibilities may include:

•          Creating and updating current tools, including the affiliate introduction packet;
•          Analyzing reports and evaluations;
•          Researching best practices of other affiliate networks;
•          Creating systems that facilitate communication and connections between affiliates.

Qualifications:

•          An interest in immigrant integration
•          Research experience in a workplace setting or in an upper level seminar course
•          A problem-solving approach
•          The ability to work independently toward a firm deadline
•          Graphic design skills
•          Self-motivated and driven
•          A passion for creating progress

 Logistical Details:

•          Compensation – $500/month, approx. 15 hrs/week; 8-10 weeks from June-August
•          Location: 281 Summer St, Boston MA
•          Supervised by the Director of Affiliate Programs

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Ellen Gallagher, Director of Affiliate Programs, ellen@welcomingamerica.org. No phone calls please.

Welcoming Cities Internship

Welcoming America seeks intern candidates to join our team immediately or as part of a summer internship program.  The Welcoming Cities Intern will help launch an exciting initiative that will convene U.S. cities and counties to support locally-driven efforts to create more welcoming, immigrant-friendly environments that maximize opportunities for economic growth and cultural vitality and position communities as globally competitive, 21^st century leaders.  For more information on the Welcoming Cities initiative, visit: www.welcomingcities.org.

This internship provides hands-on experience working in a dynamic nonprofit.   We are seeking candidates that are excited about our mission of building more positive relationships between foreign and U.S. born Americans, and want to be part of a team working to build a movement of partners to foster more welcoming, vibrant communities across the nation.

Responsibilities will include:

- Supporting outreach to municipal governments to invite their participation in the initiative

-  Conducting research and documenting resources and promising practices to support municipal leaders

- Developing content for website and collateral

- Supporting logistics for webinars and in-person events and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements: College and graduate students applying within an internship program are encouraged. A background in social sciences, communications, urban studies or related field is preferred.   Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.

This position will work 15-20 hours a week, remotely or from Welcoming America’s headquarters in Decatur, GA.  This position is unpaid.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@welcomingamerica.org.