available internships

Start Date: August 17th, 2023 (End of August)

Objective:  Assist Citizenship Project Specialist in meeting educational needs of clients who require intensive literacy instruction, and provide administrative support for Special and ESOL Programs

Department:  Education Services / Talent & Advocacy Division

Volunteer Supervisor:  Amy Puskas, Education Program Manager

Location:  On site—Institute building

Time commitment:   2 days/week (Thursdays & Fridays). Minimum of 10 hours/week between the hours of 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.  Minimum of 10 weeks duration (minimum of 100 hrs total).

Responsibilities:

• Tutor Beginning level refugees and immigrants in the Citizenship programs
• Assist in organizing and conducting mock citizenship interviews and English assessments
• Assist in daily assessment and preparation of client work and communication with clients
• Substitute teach in the Citizenship programs as needed
• Assist with record keeping and assessments for Special and ESOL programs
• Assist in creation of Special Programs materials as requested

Qualifications: 

• Native speaker proficiency in English
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently
• Dependable and punctual
• Cultural sensitivity and flexibility essential
• Strong preference for at least one year of college toward a degree in Education, English, International Studies, Linguistics, Foreign Language or like field of study

Training Requirements:

One new volunteer orientation (departmental)

Periodic volunteer training workshops

Instilifications:tute volunteer orientation (IISTL)

On-the-job training

Benefits to Volunteer:

Authentic work experience in office and classroom environments in a nationally recognized not-for-profit

Interaction with diverse populations

Make a significant contribution to the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the department

Please apply for this internship by emailing a 1) cover letter, 2) resume

 Put “ESOL/Citizenship Program Morning” in the subject line. Email to: Worthj@iistl.org

Target Start Date: Aug 14th, 2023/End of August

Objective:  Assist Citizenship Project Specialist in meeting educational needs of clients who require intensive literacy instruction, and provide administrative support for Special and ESOL Programs

Department:  Education Services / Talent & Advocacy Division

Volunteer Supervisor:  Amy Puskas, Education Program Manager

Location:  On site—Institute building

Time commitment:   3 days/week (Monday-Wednesday).  Minimum of 10.5 hours/week between the hours of M & Tu 5:00-8:30 p.m., Wed 12:30-4:00 p.m.  Minimum of 10 weeks duration (minimum of 100 hrs total).

Responsibilities:

• Tutor Beginning / Intermediate refugees and immigrants in the Citizenship programs
• Assist in organizing and conducting mock citizenship interviews and English assessments
• Assist in daily assessment and preparation of client work and communication with clients
• Substitute teach in the Citizenship programs as needed
• Assist with record keeping and assessments for Special and ESOL programs
• Assist in creation of Special Programs materials as requested

Qualifications:

• Native speaker proficiency in English
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently
• Dependable and punctual
• Cultural sensitivity and flexibility essential
• Strong preference for at least one year of college toward a degree in Education, English, International Studies, Linguistics, Foreign Language or like field of study

Training Requirements:

One new volunteer orientation (departmental)

Periodic volunteer training workshops

Institute volunteer orientation (IISTL)

On-the-job training

Benefits to Volunteer:

Authentic work experience in office and classroom environments in a nationally recognized not-for-profit

Interaction with diverse populations

Make a significant contribution to the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the department

Please apply for this internship by emailing a 1) cover letter, 2) resume

 Put “ESOL/Citizenship Program Evening” in the subject line. Email to: Worthj@iistl.org

Start Date: Aug2023/ Sept2023

End Date: Nov 2023 / Dec 2023

Description: This position will work with a highly driven team to mobilize community support towards achieving the International Institute’s mission.  The intern will manage a number of community engagement programming projects including providing tours, outreach, and speaking engagements including but not limited to:

• Manage teams of volunteers
• Communicate with supporters via phone, email, and in-person
• Conduct outreach at various community events
• Assist with community events
• Give presentations about the International Institute to community groups

Skills needed:

• Excellent communication skills, especially via email and phone.
• Enjoy working with people
  Ability to use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Mathematical skills to manage inventory
• Organization skills
• Cross cultural communication skills and foreign language skills exceedingly helpful

Majors: business, nonprofit management, communication, foreign languages, etc.

Schedule:

• Hybrid opportunity
• There is the opportunity to be trained in giving introductory presentations to community groups; presentation times/days would vary and may include evening and/or weekend hours. Weekday hours would be adjusted.
• This position will work approximately 10-15 hours/week and can be adjusted for academic credit

When submitting your application:  

• This position is unpaid; however, it will provide a phenomenal training opportunity for a student interested in learning about nonprofit management. Applicants are encouraged to come to interviews prepared with items they want to learn more about.
• Please apply for this internship by emailing a 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) answers to the following questions to this email address. Put “Community Engagement Intern” in the subject line. Email to: Worthj@iistl.org

#1. If you were in charge of organizing a large donation drive, how would you stay organized?

#2. Look on our website to find our new mission statement. What about our mission inspires you?

Commitment: Flexible, minimum commitment of 6months preferred

Overview: The Afghan Community Center in Saint Louis, along with the Afghan Journal, is seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to support our mission of fostering connections within the Afghan community and promoting cultural exchange. This volunteer role is a unique opportunity to contribute to our efforts in gathering stories and images for the Afghan Journal, as well as assisting with communication tasks at the community center. If you are enthusiastic about storytelling, cultural preservation, and community engagement, we welcome you to join our team. 

Responsibilities:

1. Afghan Journal Support:

• Collaborate with the Afghan Journal team to identify and gather compelling stories, articles, and photographs for publication in English, Dari, and Pashto languages. 
• Conduct interviews and engage with community members to collect personal narratives, cultural insights, and current events relevant to the Afghan community. 
• Assist in the editing and proofreading process to ensure accuracy and clarity of content. 
• Help create and maintain a database of contributors, sources, and story ideas. 

2. Communications Tasks:

• Support the communication efforts of the Afghan Community Center by assisting with social media management, email communications, and website updates. 
• Engage with community members and partners to gather information about upcoming events, programs, and initiatives. 
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and outreach campaigns. 
• Assist in organizing and promoting community events, workshops, and cultural programs. 

3. General Support:

• Attend regular meetings with the Afghan Journal and Community Center teams to discuss progress, ideas, and strategies. 
• Provide assistance with administrative tasks and other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the community center. 

Qualifications:

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Afghan community in Saint Louis. 
• Gain valuable experience in journalism, community engagement, and cultural preservation. 
• Connect with diverse community members and build lasting relationships. 

• Contribute to the promotion of Afghan culture and heritage in the United States. 
• Support an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes social integration and empowerment. 

If you are passionate about preserving Afghan culture, fostering community connections, and contributing to a dynamic and inclusive space, we invite you to apply for this volunteer position. Together, we can work towards creating a vibrant and thriving Afghan Community Center in Saint Louis. 

This position is unpaid; however, it will provide a phenomenal training opportunity for a student interested in learning about nonprofit management. Applicants are encouraged to come to interviews prepared with items they want to learn more about. 

Please apply for this internship by emailing a 1) cover letter, 2) resume, to Hamdullah at: hamdardh@iistl.org

Start Date: August 15th, 2023 (End of August)

Objective:  Provide classroom, administrative, and project support for Education Service programs and clients.

Department:  Education Services

Volunteer Supervisor:  Amy Puskas, Education Program Manager

Location:  On site—Institute building

Time commitment:    3 days/week (Tues-Thurs). Minimum of 10 hours/week between the hours of 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. (May add hours 1:30 to 1:30pm as desired) Minimum of 10 weeks duration.

Responsibilities:

· Tutor non-literate refugees and immigrants in the Literacy program

· Assist in Core and Citizenship class instruction

· Assist with data collection and record keeping for morning Core Programs, Special Programs, and for other programs as needed

· Work on Core Program and Special Programs projects

· Assist in assessment and/or preparation of client work

Qualifications: 

· Native speaker proficiency in English

· Detail-oriented

· Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to work well with others as well as independently

· Dependable and punctual

· Cultural sensitivity and flexibility essential

Training Requirements:

Agency volunteer orientation

Departmental volunteer orientation

Periodic volunteer training workshops

On-the-job training

Benefits to Volunteer:

Authentic work experience in office and classroom environments in a nationally recognized not-for-profit

Interaction with diverse populations

Make a significant contribution to the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the department

Please apply for this internship by emailing a 1) cover letter, 2) resume

 Put “ESOL/Citizenship Program Morning” in the subject line. Email to: Worthj@iistl.org

Eligibility: Undergrad/Graduate Student/Recent College Graduate

Supervisor: Nadya Kanim

Location: International Institute of St. Louis – 3401 Arsenal Street, St. Louis MO 63118

Target start date: August-September

Anticipated end date: December-January

Commitment:  10-15 hours/week standard business hours, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Do promotion for the Asset program to invite clients, including outreach, preparing marketing materials (such as flyers), to reach the widest range of the clients who would be benefited from this program.
• Do orientation about the program to the potential clients.
• Check eligibility of the clients to enroll in the program.
• Enroll & sign up interested & eligible clients in the program.
• Assist the clients to open Asset Saving Bank account with the related bank, including coordination with the bank to follow up the clients’ savings.
• Coordinate with the program owner (United Way) with all related issues to the program.
• Manage the clients profiles on Vistashare, with all required reporting for the clients’ activities and updates.
• Report all enrolled clients activities and progress in VistaShare.
• Create folders for clients documents and save them on IICDC SharePoint.
• Respond to the clients’ inquiries and provide required assistance.
• Provide one on one sessions to the clients to check their progress and assist them to reach their saving goal and meet the program requirements.
• Assure accurate and up to date documentation of the program activities, reports, and updates, in hard copies on files & in the systems (IICDC SharePoint & Vistashare)
• Organize and manage the Asset program literacy classes, including coordination with the providers & invite clients to the classes and report their attendance.
• Follow up the clients progress towards their Asset program saving goal and meeting the program requirements.
• Do the closing for the enrolled clients’ participation in the program after they are meeting the program goals (Or withdraw if they decide during the program) & assure meeting all the program closing requirements and assist the enrolled clients to withdraw their saving and the program match from their bank account, after assuring they met the program requirements to receive the saving and matching amount.
• All the above points should be associated with the proper, up to date, and organized documentation for the program data.
• Other duties related to the Asset program assigned by the IICDC management.

To apply, send copy of resume and cover letter referencing Collection Care to:  John Worth (worthj@iistl.org) 

Target Start date: September (Fall/Winter 2023 & Spring 2024 opportunities available - This is a rolling supportive role)

(Internships can be extended if desired)

Time commitment: 3-5hours/week

Description:

• Provide documentation support and file reviews for Workforce Solutions programs 
• Aide in the coordination of employment supportive services, ie connection to Job Readiness Class, Job Interview Class, Job Search Meeting, etc.  

• Provide supportive case management services to clients who are enrolled in Workforce Solutions programs, utilizing a client-centered approach 
• Support Workforce Solutions clients to overcome barriers to gaining employment such as: understand how to navigate public transportation options, connecting to childcare, ESOL, etc. 
• Assist Workforce Solutions Team with the job referral process as needed 
• Support Employment Caseworkers in Job Readiness Class and Job Interview Class  

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client records and information 
• Provide detailed daily case notes and documentation in client databases   
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned  
• Engage in other IISTL activities and events, as needed 

Necessary Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficiency using web-based client database programs and Microsoft Office 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Well organized and detail orientated 
• Work experience in a culturally diverse and fast-paced environment 
• Flexibility and able to maintain composure and professionalism in times of stress, able to empathize with individuals of other backgrounds and experiences 

Benefits to Intern:

• Valuable experience in working with foreign born individuals and families, most of whom are Limited English Proficient 
• Gain an understanding of the refugee experience and challenges they face in the US 
• Case management training 

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Anna Hall, at halla@iistl.org. Interviews will be conducted via phone, in-person, and/or Zoom.

Eligibility: Undergrad/Graduate Student/Recent College Graduate

Staff Supervisor: TBD 

Target start date: ASAP 

Anticipated end date: TBD

Weekly time commitment/schedule: 15 hours/week 

Job description: 

This volunteer internship will support development efforts by conducting research into potential donors, organizational partners, and grant opportunities. As the International Institute builds upon its 103-year history welcoming immigrants and refugees to the St. Louis region, it is embarking on numerous new initiatives to expand its reach and strengthen the St. Louis as a community where all residents have the opportunity to thrive. This intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Institute’s outreach and relationships with external partners by completing prospecting research and preparing members of the corporate team, including the President and CEO, to meet with community stakeholders who may be interested in contributing to the Institute’s mission and vision. 

Responsibilities:  

• Consolidate information on current organizational partners and major donors to the IISTL. 
• Maintain and update accurate records of partner and donor relationships in Salesforce CRM (customer relationship management) platform. 

• Work collaboratively with members of the Corporate team, including but not limited to President & CEO, Chief Development Officer, and Director of Community Engagement, to strengthen relationships with current stakeholders and partners and investigate and form relationships with new ones. 
• Research potential organizations, companies, and foundations that may be interested in contributing to IISTL initiatives and make recommendations on individuals to be approached; introductions to be made; and reasons they may be interested in forming mutually beneficial partnerships with the IISTL. 
• Investigate potential sources of grant funding for which the IISTL may be eligible and support the writing and submission of applications. 
• Assist with other tasks as necessary. 

Necessary skills/qualifications:

• College or graduate student or recent graduate with an interest in nonprofit work, development and fundraising, and/or immigration and refugee support. 
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills. 
• Strong internet research skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills interacting with staff, members, and donors. 
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. 
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage multiple simultaneous projects. 
• Ability to summarize information clearly and succinctly. 
• Proficiency Microsoft Office suite. 

• Experience with and/or ability to learn data entry/customer relationship management software. 

Benefits and training intern can expect to receive:  

• Gain experience working with CRM software in a nonprofit setting. 
• On-the-job experience in development and fundraising activities, including donor outreach and grant writing. 

• Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills with internal corporate staff and external community stakeholders. 
• Experience working in a very diverse environment as part of a multicultural staff. 
• Opportunity to significantly impact success of International Institute initiatives. 
• Opportunity to earn academic credit (to be arranged by intern with their school/program) 

To apply, send copy of resume and cover letter referencing Development Support to:  John Worth (worthj@iistl.org) 

Target start date: September 1, 2023/January 16, 2024

Anticipated end date: December 12, 2023/May 10, 2024

Location:

Commitment: 10-15 hours per week, more possible if required of degree program

Internship Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

· Excellent communication skills, including email and phone

· Ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Zoom

· Organizational Skills

· Attention to detail

Majors: business, nonprofit management, social work

Benefits:

Beyond the items listed below, the International Institute’s diverse programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the community are locally and nationally acclaimed. The Institute strives to be recognized by not only offering excellent services but also by creating a welcoming and inclusive community.

To apply, send copy of resume and cover letter referencing Quality Assurance Intern to:  John Worth (worthj@iistl.org) 

Target start date: September 1, 2023/January 16, 2024

Anticipated end date: December 12, 2023/May 10, 2024

Location: Remote (In Person Event Opportunities)

Commitment: 10-15 hours per week, more possible if required of degree program

Internship Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

· Excellent communication skills, including email and phone

· Ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Zoom

· Organizational Skills

· Attention to detail

Majors: education, nonprofit management, social work

Benefits:

Beyond the items listed below, the International Institute’s diverse programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the community are locally and nationally acclaimed. The Institute strives to be recognized by not only offering excellent services but also by creating a welcoming and inclusive community.