What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Management Intern position at International Rescue Committee?
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.
The Data Management Intern will support IRC's Elizabeth Office in data management - including data entry, data quality assurance, and data analysis. This role will specifically assist in the tracking and documentation of grievances submitted by clients. This is an entry-level data management position.
Special note : The Spring 2025 internship will include 4-6 hours of data entry a week as a stop-gap measure to automating data processes.
This internship has both practical and theoretical learning goals. 70% of working hours will include assisting with data management tasks, particularly data entry and assuring data accuracy. 30% of working hours will be dedicated to a project developed by the intern in conjunction with the supervising Data Specialist.
The Data Management Intern may learn the details of data management across many teams in the IRC NJ office, including Resettlement, Intensive Case Management, Housing, Health and Wellness, Intake, Refugee Cash Assistance, Assistance for Families and Older Adults, Economic Empowerment, Adult Education, and Youth Education.
This role is remote and 15 hours a week. This position is unpaid . An applicant needs work authorization in the USA to qualify. (CPT and OPT are acceptable.)
RESPONSIBILITIES : Data Management
- Data entry
- Monitor data systems
- Data analysis
Project
Client-Centered
LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
1. Interns will learn the foundations of data management, including data system maintenance, data entry, and data analysis
2. Interns will develop an ability for self-guided work
3. Interns will reflect on the role of data in international humanitarian relief
4. Interns will learn the basics of data philosophy
5. Interns will reflect on the role of ethics in data management
REQUIREMENTS :RECOMMENDED (NOT REQUIRED) :
Standard of Professional Conduct : The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion : The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
