Job Description
JOB TITLE: Family Strengthening Intern
Department/Program: Family Strengthening
Reports to (name, title): Damaru Adhikari, School Liaison
Type of position
Full-time
Part-time
Temporary
Hours per week
40 hours
30 hours
20 hours
FLSA status
Exempt
Non-exempt
N/A
Volunteer/Intern
Contractor
Other: 10 hours minimum
GENERAL FUNCTION
To gain relevant experience in providing services to refugee populations, especially those that will
help refugees become self-sufficient. Specifically, to assist in the development of a 6 week course to
familiarize parents with the American school system and standards to ultimately increase graduation
rates in refugee communities
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in school enrollment of school aged children
Assist in the development of materials to be used in the 6 week course for parents
Lead classes on the American School System for refugee parents
Attend meetings and community events related to refugee/ immigrant population
Research and develop a working knowledge of relevant school policies at both state and
district levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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Undergraduate Student pursuing a degree with an International or Educational focus
Junior or Senior Standing
Skills
 Active Listening — Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
 Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as
they do.
 Coordination — Adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
 Complex Problem Solving — Identify complex problems and review related information to
develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
 Cultural Competence — Sensitive to customs and practices and be able to work effectively in
cross-cultural situations.
SALARY
Unpaid Internship
US Together, Inc.
Job Description: Family Strengthening Intern
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