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The Finding Refuge family consists of donors, volunteers, and community members all commited to changing the way refugees are supported. Our family believes in the power of dreams and a supportive community. This belief drives us to challenged the cycle of dependency inherent in the non profit industrial complex, focusing on the depth of our impact rather than the quantity. Our programs are designed to support refugees to help them achieve self- sufficency. Join our growing family today!

We are a volunteer-led team! Gain hands on experience in the humanitarian and non profit sector 

Join our team of passionate volunteers! See our available positions below:

Current Available Positions: 

VOLUNTEER Language Education and Development Program Coordinator

We are looking for a passionate indvidual to spreahead the development of our Language Education and Development Program: 

The responsibilities include: 

  • Manage new student sign up procedures
  • Collaborate with the Educator LEAD coordinator for educator/student pairing
  • Keep track and properly document all lessons between educator and student
  • Keep track and properly document all payments between educator and student
  • Work LEAD team to implement new phase of LEAD program w/ partner organization
  • Work in partnership with Educator LEAD coordinator to develop language learning curriculums at each level
  • Spearhead the development of the LEAD program to cover more languages such as French and Farsi
  • Drive the effort of university partnerships for LEAD program
  • Develop and implement strategies to recruit new students for LEAD
  • Oversee educator training by partner organization

 

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with Arabic/other language learning coursework/programming 
  • Experience with program management 

How to apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter to contact@findingrefugegr.org

 

VOLUNTEER Public Engagement Specialist

We are looking for someone to lead our public relations and communications efforts. As Public Engagement Officer your responsibilities shall include:

  • Seeking out and pursuing opportunities that will expand Finding Refuge’s media presence
  • Building and delivering a communications plan that leads to long-term brand building and our goals, encompassing public relations, social media, analyst relations, community engagement, and content strategy
  • Strategize and executing the roadmap that helps us elevate our organization across various audiences both internally and externally
  • Responding to media inquiries
  • Drafting and standardizing program language across all platforms
  • Managing social media platforms and presence
  • Creating content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram 
  • Managing Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Who you are:

  • You have or are in process of getting a university degree in communications, public relations, or any related field, or have at least one-year training in public relations or training
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Canva
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English
  • Have some knowledge of migration issues and is open to learn more
  • self-driven and a team player
  • Creative

Desirable:

  • Some experience with Photoshop
  • Experience social media management 
  • Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads experience **

How to apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter to contact@findingrefugegr.org

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You can send checks addressed to Finding Refuge sent to 7555 Sholer Ave, Bridgeview, IL, 60455

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Finding Refuge is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization in the United States our EIN number is 84-2009994