International Rescue Committee Administrative Assistant Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Greet all clients and visitors as they arrive; refer to proper department.
• Answer phone and route calls. Monitor voicemail and take messages.
• Collect and distribute mail; provide postage for all outgoing mail.
• Receive deliveries; assist in maintaining office supply inventory; assist in ordering office supplies as necessary.
• Provide assistance to other departments when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively and to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal English language skills
• Reliable, professional and detail oriented
• US work authorization a must
• Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences
• Excellent communication and organization skills with attention to detail
• Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems
• Any weekday between 9-5 preferred