INTERNSHIPS
REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS OFFERS SEMESTER AND SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. INTERNS MUST BE SENSITIVE TO CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIFFERENCES OF CLIENTS AND BE AWARE OF THE PROPER BOUNDARIES FOR INTERACTION. SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH QUALIFYING UNIVERSITIES BUT STUDENT STATUS NOT REQUIRED, NO STIPENDS OFFERED, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT POSSIBLE.
AMARILLO
ADVOCACY INTERN
RST seeks an Advocacy Intern to advance the organization's local grassroots advocacy efforts to support the clients we serve in the community. The Advocacy Intern is responsible for promoting local advocacy in the service center. Click here to read more!
AUSTIN
PRE-ARRIVAL RESETTLEMENT INTERN
The Pre-Arrival Resettlement Intern will help coordinate all pre-arrival needs for newly arriving families and work with the Resettlement Supervisor, Volunteer Coordinator and case managers to grow and identify new community partnerships for pre-arrival needs. Click here to read more.
PREFERRED COMMUNITIES (PC) INTERNSHIP
The Preferred Communities (PC) Intern will help provide case management services to refugees and other displaced persons to include: coordination medical services, orientation/client education, and other basic needs enrollments within program requirements and time frames utilizing in-house services, and referrals to external service providers within the community. Click here to read more.
IN-HOME ENGLISH AND SPECIAL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS INTERNSHIP
RST is seeking Undergraduate and/or Master's-Level Intern to assist with their Volunteer In-Home English Program and other special volunteer projects. Click here to read more.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN(S)
Initiate, develop, execute and manage a comprehensive marketing and communications program. Click here to read more.
SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (STEP) INTERNSHIP
The Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) Intern will help support case managers with their day-to-day duties. This may include transportation of clients to appointments and community resources, data entry and file preparation, conduct and assist with HT101 trainings and more! Click here to read more.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM INTERN
The Employment Program Intern will help in assisting newly arrived individuals with job development, job search, applying for jobs, going to job interviews, or other services related to helping clients find employment and attain self-sufficiency in the United States. Click here to read more.
CASH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (CMA) PROGRAM INTERN
Assist with orientations and enrolling eligible individuals into RCA and RMA programs. Learn about the U.S. Refugee Program and gain case management experience. Click here to read more.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM INTERN(S)
Open to both students and members of the community who are wanting to learn about the nonprofit world, volunteer and event management and working cross culturally. Click here to read more.
MATCH GRANT PROGRAM INTERN(S)
The Match Grant (MG) Intern will be working closely with the Match Grant Coordinator and programs team for verification of client eligibility and compliance along with program evaluation and development, creating end of month reports for the MG Program as well as administrative assistance in running a social-services organization. Click here to read more.
ADVOCACY COORDINATOR INTERN
The RST Austin Advocacy Coordinator Intern will assist the Austin Area Director in designing, planning and implementing advocacy strategies in order to create awareness, develop and disseminate information to the general public, local and state government officials, NGOs and other key players. Click here to read more.
DALLAS
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES CASE AIDE
RST seeks a current law student or aspiring paralegal to intern with the Immigration Legal Services Program in Dallas who can commit at least 15 hours per week to assist the program. This is a perfect opportunity to gain insight into the legal field of immigration. Click here to learn more.
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES INTERN
RST seeks an intern for the Immigration Legal Services Program in Dallas who can commit at least 15 hours per week to assist the program. This is a perfect opportunity to gain insight into the legal field of immigration. Click here to learn more.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Internship duties consist of assisting newly arrived individuals with social services, cultural orientation, job development, and community integration. Intern may assist clients in applying for jobs, going to job interviews, or other services related to helping refugee clients find employment and attain self-sufficiency in the United States. Click here to learn more.
ADVOCACY INTERN
RST seeks an Advocacy Intern to advance the organization's’ local grassroots advocacy efforts. The Advocacy Intern is responsible for promoting local advocacy messaging in the service center. Click here to to learn more.
REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE
Refugee Services of Texas in Dallas is seeking an organized and culturally sensitive intern to join its dynamic team either part-time or full-time in its Dallas office. A Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) intern works with clients who have been in the U.S. for less than eight months and are eligible to receive cash assistance. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with foreign populations or financial systems. This position supports and works closely with the RCA Coordinator. Click here to read more.
ADULT EDUCATION ORIENTATION
Assist with Cultural Orientation workshops and English as a Second Language classes. Our CO Workshops provide refugees with an opportunity to learn about life in America, what to expect, and to also meet with other refugees experiencing the ups and downs of refugee resettlement. For ESL, interns will help conduct literacy assessments and assist with house calls to students. Click here to read more.
CASE AID
The Dallas office is looking to work with a group of Case Aid Interns interested in learning about the United States Reception and Placement program and having an opportunity to directly work with and enhance our local resettlement program. Click here to learn more.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Learn the tools of effective volunteer management as a Volunteer Coordination Intern. Interns will help plan events, come up with new opportunities for volunteers, give presentations, and track donations. Professionalism, organization, and communication skills are a must. Click here to read more.
SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES
Interns will work closely with Social Adjustment Services Case Managers to ensure clients have access to medical services and care. Communicate with city and state agencies to coordinate housing and medical services, provide transportation, and help mentor a family or individual. Strong candidates will be organized, able to work with little supervision, and have a desire to work with different cultures. Click here to read more.
CULTURAL ORIENTATION INTERN
This position is open to students who are willing to lead in a continued effort to orientate refugees so that they may become self-sufficient and integrate successfully into their new community. As the cultural orientation intern, the student will develop and coordinate cultural orientations according to client needs, develop learning opportunities, and ensure the continued success of program and the clients. Click here to read more.
FORT WORTH
EXTENDED CASE AID
The Extended Case Aid Intern(s) (Reception and Placement Program) will assist in the coordination of services for refugee clients, including housing, medical appointments, inter-agency referrals, files, and crises intervention. Internship duties consist of assisting newly arrived individuals with social services, cultural orientation, job development, and community integration. Click here to read more.
ADVOCACY INTERN
RST seeks an Advocacy Intern(s) to advance the organization's’ local grassroots advocacy efforts. The Advocacy Intern is responsible for promoting local advocacy messaging in the service center. Click here to read more.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Community Engagement Intern(s) will assist Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer orientations, community outreach, and placement. Intern(s) will focus on event planning, community outreach, volunteer and mentor appreciation, and donation documentation. Professionalism, organization, and communication skills are a must. Click here to read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY WELLNESS
The Public Health & Community Wellness Intern will work closely with the Intensive Case Manager and Social Adjustment Case Manager. Interns will work with staff transporting clients to doctor’s appointments, filling out SSI documents, and learning about the health care system specifically as it affects refugees in Fort Worth. Interns will research health resources in Fort Worth and seek out relationships with potential community partners. Click here to read more.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The Employment Program Intern will assist newly arrived individuals with social services, cultural orientation, job development, and community integration. Intern may assist clients in applying for jobs, going to job interviews, or other services related to helping refugee clients find employment and attain self-sufficiency in the United States. Click here to read more.
ADULT ESL INTERNSHIP
RST Fort Worth is seeking an energetic intern for our education program. Duties consist of developing teaching methods utilizing existing technology, teaching existing technology to students and teachers, and mentoring a newly arrived refugee family. Click here to read more.
HOUSTON
SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (STEP) INTERNSHIP(S)
The Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) is seeking 1-2 interns who will help support case managers with their day-to-day duties. This may include transportation of clients to appointments and community resources, data entry and file preparation, conduct and assist with HT101 trainings and more! Click here to read more.
SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Our Houston office couldn't operate without a support specialist to work with the vulnerable populations that make up the families we serve! Interns will learn more about the populations RST serves, community resources and our programs! This internship is available for both full and part time. Click here to read more.
CASE MANAGEMENT
The Houston office is looking to work with interns for its Social Adjustment Services Program and Resettlement Program. Interns will learn about community resources, creating a service plan and providing case management to a diverse group of clients. This internship is available for both full and part time. Click here to read more.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Houston office is looking for Community Engagement Interns to work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator. Interns will coordinate clients and volunteers for the Mentor Program and assist with community presentations. This internship is available for both full and part time. Click here to read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Public Health Intern will closely work with the Resettlement Case Managers and Social Adjustment Case Manager coordinating medical case management needs for refugee clients. This internship is available for both full and part time. Click here to read more.
UNACCOMPANIED MINOR
The Unaccompanied Minor Intern will support Case Managers and develop new volunteer activities and events to benefit the Unaccompanied Children Program. Spanish is a requirement. This internship is available for both full and part time. Click here to read more.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
The Houston office is recruiting a Volunteer Management Intern. RST has a variety of volunteer initiatives that help to welcome refugees. This internship will assist with volunteer appreciation events, volunteer orientation, and placement. This internship is available for both full and part time. Click here to read more.
Not looking for an internship? Check out RST’s full time, part time and contract positions we currently have available at all locations!
