Job / Internship Openingshttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/en-US2012-02-07T13:10:02ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Director of Advocacy & Educationhttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/2011/9/14/director-of-advocacy-education.htmlTIRRC admin2011-09-14T15:30:18ZPOSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Advocacy & Education oversees programs in the areas of policy research and advocacy, strategic communications and movement-building, and directly coordinates advocacy, education and training in the area of immigrant integration. The Director of Advocacy and Education also works closely with the Organizing Director to develop the educational components of the organization’s leadership development work and advance the issues and campaigns prioritized by the membership. The Director of Advocacy and Education reports directly to the Executive Director and is a member of the senior leadership team at TIRRC, serving on board committees and co-chairing staff/team meetings.]]>Internshipshttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/2011/8/27/internships.htmlTIRRC admin2011-08-27T18:15:00ZTIRRC offers internships to dependable high school, college or graduate students who are willing to dedicate regular hours over a long period of time. Interns are not required to have experience, however, they must desire to gain real skills and have an interest in immigrant and refugee rights.

All internships are unpaid.

Requirements: Interns must be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week and commit to 3 months, 6 months, or a year with a specific TIRRC program. Interns must also be able to provide their own transportation.

Ideal applicants are those who enjoy building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds that are very motivated and work independently with little supervision.

To apply for an internship please submit your resume and a cover letter to the internship suprvisor listed in the description or to Priscilla at Priscilla@tnimmigrant.org or fax: 615-833-0387 ext 103.

Available internships:

]]>Executive Internhttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/2011/8/26/executive-intern.htmlTIRRC admin2011-08-26T19:50:14Z

Tasks: - Support regular convening of board committees; - Research and schedule development activities for the board; - Coordinate with operations team to meet logistics needs of board; - Manage correspondence and other administrative duties as assigned

]]>Fundraising and Events Internshiphttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/2009/8/10/fundraising-and-events-internship.htmlTIRRC admin2009-08-10T19:53:00ZHours per week: Minimum 10 hours a week; at least 3 months (Internship can exceed to 12 months)

Internship Description:

Development: - Administrative support for individual and corporate fundraising campaigns including corporate sponsorship, annual giving appeal, and grassroots membership

]]>Communications Internshiphttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/2009/8/9/communications-internship.htmlTIRRC admin2009-08-09T19:57:00ZHours per week: Minimum 10 hours a week; at least 3 months (Internship can exceed to 12 months)

Background: The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants & refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are viewed as positive contributors to the state.]]>Welcoming Tennessee Internshiphttp://www.tnimmigrant.org/jobs/2009/8/8/welcoming-tennessee-internship.htmlTIRRC admin2009-08-08T20:53:00ZHours per week: Minimum 10 hours a week; at least 3 months (Internship can exceed to 12 months)

Internship Description: The position would include helping increase WTI’s capacity to train volunteers and expand into new communities in the state. Other tasks would include:

► Working with our WTI coordinator to update and develop new materials and toolkits

► Updating and keeping current our database of Welcoming contacts

► Planning and attending all WTI-related meetings and events in Nashville

► Periodic phone conferencing, and very regular email communications with WTI’s coordinating Team

Qualifications & Experience:

► Work well in a diverse setting

► Desire to combat stereotypes of the immigrant and refugee community

► Prior community organizing experience preferred

► A willingness to take initiative and think creatively

► Fluency in English [co-fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required]

►Proficient in general computer usage such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet navigation

Benefits: Will receive regular training from experts in the field of communications, community organizing, and advocacy. Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship.

To apply, please send your resume to Kasar at kasar@tnimmigrant.org

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