Job Description:

The Immigration/Translation Services Intern will be working with our regional London Office Manager by gathering information, completing immigration paperwork, tracking filing progress, and maintaining case files. The person will have a significant amount of direct interaction with immigration clients. Additionally, this intern must speak, read, and write fluently in at least one language other than English to assist the Office Manager by translating documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and school diplomas to English.

The intern will assist in the following tasks:

• Completing immigration intake forms with clients
• Inputting information into database
• Filling out social service forms
• EU to English document translation
• General office duties as required

The following criteria will be considered in selecting the successful intern:

• Written and verbal fluency European languages (Spanish, German, French, etc.)
• Must be culturally sensitive and able (or willing to try) to understand limited English speakers
• Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and articulately in English
• Must be flexible, patient, and willing to perform other reasonable duties as needed
• Ability to work professionally and independently

Company Profile:

Founded in 1933, this organization is a leading, non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 22 resettlement offices across the continent ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job training and placement services, assistance with various immigration procedures and services (such as applying for citizenship or filing to bring family members to the new country), and community participation activities.