“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”― Mary Oliver
Want to be part of a diverse, community-grown nonprofit that helps thousands of people every year? By joining the Refugee and Immigrant Center team you will have the opportunity to touch the lives of many individuals who are starting a new journey in Utah. Our employees, interns and volunteers are essential to helping refugees and immigrants access jobs, support networks, learn English, and live safe and fulfilling lives. If you would like to be part of a challenging and rewarding work environment that is continually expanding to meet the needs of its community, please check back frequently for new job opportunities.
RIC-AAU is an equal-opportunity employer.
Current openings (when they are available) are listed below.
Interpreter/Translator
Interpreter/Translator
“Language is the most massive and inclusive art we know, a mountainous and anonymous work of unconscious generations.”
The Refugee and Immigrant Center is seeking interpreters to assist with refugee and immigrant communities in accessing various services. Interpreter hours are flexible and are determined on an as needed basis.
All languages needed.
$17-$18 per hour*
Contact us:
(801) 990-9498
(801) 990-9497
*Interpreter pay is determined upon Bridging the Gap Training
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Freelance Web Designer
Freelance Web Designer
About us
The Refugee and Immigrant Center-Asian Association of Utah (RIC-AAU) was founded in 1977 and is a private, non-profit, community-based organization located in Salt Lake City. Originally established to support Asian immigrants and refugees in their transition to life in the United States, the organization has expanded its resources and services over the past four decades to assist refugees and immigrants from around the world. Today, we serve over 2,000 refugees, immigrants, and other community members each year. The mission of RIC-AAU is to improve quality of life for refugees and immigrants in Utah. We believe in empowering individuals by teaching them the skills they need to lead prosperous lives.
About you
We are looking for a freelance web designer to help our Development and Outreach team increase the agency’s brand awareness, specifically by building out and maintaining our website. There may be some smaller design projects as needed. We need someone that is a self-starter, detail oriented, and highly motivated, that stays on top of deadlines and demonstrates timely and consistent communication while working on projects.
Responsibilities
- Managing and updating our WordPress back-end
- The ability to meet with team members and clients to discuss projects – telecommuting or in person
- Responsive website design expertise
- Candidate must have a strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards
- Intermediate expertise and hands on experience with Web Applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery and API’s.
- Collaboration skills and design direction
- The position requires timely communication with colleagues and adherence to deadlines
- Create design projects as needed
- Maintain brand
- Address technical issues quickly
- Submit deliverables within the agreed upon deadline and budget
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong understanding of WordPress development (custom theme development is a plus)
- A sharp eye for aesthetic and design that works in tandem with functionality
- A design philosophy that values clarity and usability but does not sacrifice aesthetic
- In-depth knowledge of UI / UX principles (formal training preferred)
- Clear communication and strong responsiveness ideal for remote work
- Commitment to meeting project responsibilities in a timely manner
- Attention to detail
- Ability to advise and provide valuable input
- Meeting project deadlines and communicating with team members
- Creative project examples or portfolio
- Experience working with WordPress, WordPress plug-ins, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Keen ability to multi-task, self-starter with the initiative to address problems and find solutions
Bonuses:
- Experience working with e-commerce platforms a plus
- Experience with Google Analytics and/or AdWords
- Degree would be nice but not required, we’re more interested in what you can do
Compensation: $30/hour
Job Type: Contract
Submit resume, samples of your work, and cover letter to andreac@aau-slc.org
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Case Management Intern
Case Management Intern
About the program: The Trafficking in Person (TIP) program at RIC-AAU provides comprehensive victim services to survivors of all forms of human trafficking, regardless of background. Through intensive case management, education and outreach, and community connection, we support individuals to recover and rebuild after their victimization.
Purpose of position: The Case Management Intern will work closely with TIP case managers to assist and advocate for victims of human trafficking. They will carry a shared caseload and engage in direct services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the case management process with victims of human trafficking
- Build strong relationships with clients with a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach.
- Work with clients to assess their needs and strengths by taking a victim-centered approach to identifying the most pressing client needs.
- Help clients set their own goals by developing individualized service plans, and giving survivors the opportunity to make informed decisions about the support they need in order to accomplish their goals.
- Connect clients to community resources and work in collaboration with community service providers to expedite services for clients, and to provide insight to victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches to dealing with clients of human trafficking.
- Monitor services by routinely checking in and meeting with clients to make sure the plan of action is effective.
- Perform other duties as identified and assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Demonstrate empathy and utilize trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches to services
- Must complete background check
This is a prt-time position, 20 hours/week, unpaid internship. Internship will run May through August 2018.
The Case Management Intern is directly supervised by the TIP Program Coordinator.
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Hendrix, elizabethh@aau-slc.org by Monday, April 23.
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Survivor Leadership Intern
Survivor Leadership Intern
About the program: The Trafficking in Person (TIP) program at RIC-AAU provides comprehensive victim services to survivors of all forms of human trafficking, regardless of background. Through intensive case management, education and outreach, and community connection, we support individuals to recover and rebuild after their victimization.
Purpose of position: The Survivor Leadership Intern will work closely with TIP program staff on the development and rollout of Survivor Leadership programming for survivors of all forms of human trafficking. The TIP program is looking to expand survivor-led programming, and the Survivor Leadership Intern will specifically assist in the planning and design phase of this new component of programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with TIP team to understand the structure of current programs and services
- Support the process of development of Survivor Leadership programming through researching best practices and similar models
- Create documents to map out proposed programming
- With TIP Program Director and Survivor Leadership Specialist, complete program plan for funder approval
- Connect with other community agencies and partners to support implementation of programming
- Perform other tasks as identified and assigned
Qualifications:
- Self-starter, with energy and a positive attitude
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Demonstrate empathy and utilize trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches to services
- Survivors are highly encouraged to apply—this is an excellent opportunity to build leadership and professional skills
- Must complete background check
This is a part-time (20 hours/week), unpaid internship. Internship will run May through August 2018.
The Survivor Leadership Intern is directly supervised by the TIP Program Director.
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Hendrix, elizabethh@aau-slc.org by Monday, April 23.
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Communications Intern
Communications Intern
The Communications Internship is part of the Development and Outreach Department which is responsible for all communications, public relations, marketing, and fundraising efforts of the agency. A key priority for the department this year is consistent messaging and positive branding through storytelling, imagery, and community outreach. The Communications Intern will be responsible for supporting the social media and communications outreach for the agency.
Position: Communications Intern
Internship Duration:
- June 2018-August 2018
- August 2018- December 2018
Hours: 15-20 hours/week
Direct Report: Development Director
Compensation: TBD
*Personal laptop required
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the creation and content generation of the agency bi-monthly newsletter
- Maintain consistent social media presence via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- RIC-AAU photographer for events, etc.
- Generate compelling content for RIC-AAU blog and
- Assist the Development Director in Communications projects such as a photo gallery fundraiser and documentary.
- Other development and communications duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills: writing, verbal, etc.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Familiarity with the following social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Blogspot, Instagram, etc.
- Creativity and attention to detail a must
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Andrea Cox at andreac@aau-slc.org.
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