Human Services Intern – Bilingual S’gaw Karen & English

Duration: September – December, 2025; Can coincide with college semester (12-15 week internship, start and end dates flexible)

Salary: $16 per hour; can be used for college credit

Time Commitment: 15 hours per week during KOM business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; and possibly on weekends as needed.

Work Location: 2353 Rice St., Suite 240, Roseville, MN 55113 Hybrid work (mostly in-person with some remote)

Reports to: Ner Mu, Program Supervisor

Position Description:

The human services intern will work primarily in support of KOM’s social service programs by helping with workshops, client follow-up, outreach, and serving clients. Programs the intern will mainly support are our Caregivers Program and Home Community Based Services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide program support needs – translation/interpreting, completing paperwork, contacting other agencies for referrals and follow-ups
• Assist program staff with preparing for educational workshops, including recruiting and following up with participants, and researching content
• Help program staff lead workshops when appropriate
• Support program outreach activities and events
• Connect clients with community resources

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have an interest in social services, community or public health and serving refugees from Burma in Minnesota. Qualifications include:

• High school graduate
• Currently studying  human services, health education, or public health is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and S’gaw Karen. Ability to speak one or more of the following languages is a plus: Pwo Karen, Karenni, Burmese, or Thai. Ability to type in Karen is also a plus.
• Ability to work remotely (access to internet, very responsive via email and phone, willing to learn Microsoft Office 365 and other computer programs, and comfortable using Zoom as a meeting platform) and in-person at KOM’s office in Roseville. KOM will provide an intern laptop.
• Strong phone communication preferred
• Comfortable leading workshops or large group presentations preferred
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to manage projects on deadlines
• Ability to cooperate with KOM Staff and work in pairs
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Benefits:

This is a paid position that offers an excellent opportunity to learn about refugee resettlement issues and the broad network of services available to refugees in Minnesota. The human services intern will gain experience in case management, social service program support, interpreting/translating, and client advocacy while helping refugees from Burma access resources to meet their needs and become independent. The intern will also gain experience in leading workshops and public speaking.

To apply:

Please fill out our online volunteer and intern application on our website and chose Human Services as your area of interest. Attach your résumé in the space provided on the online application. You can also submit a résumé to: Suzanne Olive, Volunteer Coordinator

Address: Karen Organization of Minnesota

2353 Rice St., Suite 240

Roseville, MN 55113

Email: solive@mnkaren.org

Phone: 651-202-3112