The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Through the Microenterprise Development Program (MED), the International Rescue Committee provides refugees seeking to start businesses with opportunities for business training, one-on-one business technical assistance, and assistance with access to credit and capital. The Microenterprise Assistant will work closely with the Microenterprise Development Coordinator to support their strategic outreach plans, assist in creating business and marketing plans, and access to banking and capital to grow or start a business.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Minimum of 10 – 20 hours per week: to be completed during regular business hours, M-F 9 am –5pm; preference to those who can be here for full day (9-5) shifts;
• Preference for candidates that can offer a 6-month commitment; the assistant will become an integral part of our team and be trained/mentored on several skill building responsibilities;
• Builds awareness on Small Business (SB) and Microenterprise programs around Wichita for eligible potential clients;
• Identifies and reaches out to Small Businesses/potential clients by visiting, meeting, and communicating with them (in-person and online);
• Assists Microenterprise Development Coordinator with the planning and coordination of training sessions whether in person, or online;
• Identifies possible community partnerships and education opportunities with local businesses and organizations;
• Participates in meetings with potential clients;
• Flexible to working some nights and weekends as necessary;
• All other duties and miscellaneous activities as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or working towards a degree, but not required;
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, culturally-diverse environment with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate;
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for building relationships and event planning within a non-profit setting;
• Experience working with refugees, asylees, high-risk populations, persons in crisis, and/or diverse populations preferred;
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of social media sites;
• Excellent verbal and written skills;
• Available for at least 10-20 hours during the weekdays (M-F) between 9am to 5pm for at least 4-6 months;
• Access to a safe working vehicle, and the willingness to drive clients to various appointments and places.
Compensation: (Pay Range: $18.00 – $18.00) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
