Intern, Southeast Michigan Refugee Collaborative
Request for applicants | September 2024
About Global Detroit
Global Detroit is a regional economic and community development organization. We develop and implement immigrant-inclusive strategies to drive the growth, revitalization and broadly shared prosperity of Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
Global Detroit is a nationally recognized leader in building inclusive economic development strategies that begin with immigrant families and entrepreneurs, as well as international students and global talent, and lead to lasting change for our region. Cities and regions that are welcoming to immigrants are vibrant. They have strong neighborhoods, competitive companies, successful small businesses, and a rich and diverse cultural life. By intentionally including immigrants in our economic development strategies, we aim to spark growth, revitalization and sustained prosperity in Detroit and throughout Southeast Michigan.
Joining the Global Detroit Team
We are a group of thinkers and doers from Detroit and all over the world. We work strategically to build an equitable economy where immigrants are valued and meaningfully included. As a member of the Global Detroit team, you will have a chance to flex your creative muscles, step outside of what is expected and find new solutions to old problems. We welcome energetic and innovative thought leaders to apply!
Team Ethos
Our shared belief is that we can create an equitable economy by taking a strategic approach and ensuring that immigrants are valued and fully integrated. Being part of the Global Detroit team means embracing creativity, challenging norms, and finding innovative solutions to longstanding issues.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Global Detroit, we recognize the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture throughout our organization and a team with the skills needed to advance our mission.
About the Southeast Michigan Refugee Collaborative
The Southeast Michigan Refugee Collaborative (SEMIRC) is a network of private and public organizations across Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties working together to create more robust systems of support for refugees and immigrants.
Position Overview
Global Detroit is hiring a part-time Intern for the Southeast Michigan Refugee Collaborative. The internship will start the week of September 3rd and end the week of December 18th with flexibility to schedule internship hours around class and final exam schedules. Pending a midterm review and availability, there is a potential to extend the internship an additional semester or two (January through April or August).
Responsibilities
- Meeting Documentation:
- Capture comprehensive and insightful notes in meetings.
- Event Support
- Support the Director of Refugee Integration Policy and SEMIRC Special Projects Coordinator to plan and organize impactful events.
- Content Curation:
- Conduct thorough research and gather valuable content for communication materials and information sheets/guides, contributing to a robust and informative knowledge base.
- Data Entry and Management:
- Accurately document meeting attendance and other data in Notion.
- Validate and update Resource Guide content once a quarter to ensure the information is accurate.
- Collaborative Project Support:
- Complete project-related tasks as assigned in support of the Special Projects Coordinator and SEMIRC workgroups.
- Employ strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Required Skills and Experience
To fulfill this role successfully, we are looking for candidates with the following:
- A highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building rapport and fostering a positive team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable utilizing or learning collaborative platforms like Google Drive.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage multiple tasks with focus and precision.
- A team player with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, embracing the MaGP principles of shared success.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Graduate students desired, 3rd+ year undergraduate students are welcome to apply.
- Previous experience with Notion.
- Fluent in a language other than English, such as Arabic, Dari, French, Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, or Ukrainian.
Salary and Benefits
This position is a part-time (10 hours/week) stipended position. The stipend will be $3,000 per semester. At 10 hours/week over 16 weeks, the $3,000 stipend works out to roughly $18.75/hour. The position has the option to be hybrid, with some in-person work required, but flexibility for most of the hours. Global Detroit’s offices are located in Detroit, but since the Collaborative covers Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, in-person work could take place in any of those locations.
Other Benefits
- Monthly Payment Structure
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- While a core schedule will be defined, up to one third of the hours may be flexible
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or any other protected status.
To Apply
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For additional information on Global Detroit visit www.globaldetroitmi.org. If you have questions, please contact Ashleigh Stagg at ashleigh@globaldetroitmi.org.
You can learn more about SEMIRC at globaldetroitmi.org/semirc.