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Are you looking to build your skills and knowledge of working with refugees? KOM now provides paid internships for individuals who are want to gain professional experience in human services, communications, program management, and more. Interns commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week and work alongside KOM staff members. Internships are usually three or four months long and run during the following time periods:
- Spring (January – April)
- Applications accepted October – January
- Interviews typically held December – January
- Summer (May – August)
- Applications accepted February – May
- Interviews typically held April – May
- Fall (September – December)
- Applications accepted June – September
- Interviews typically held August – September
Our internships are currently hybrid, with both in-person and remote work.
The Communications Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Co-Executive Director to increase awareness and support of refugees from Burma through the Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM). This position offers the opportunity to acquire skills in several areas of communications and media. Responsibilities include drafting newsletter and social media content.
The Community Health Intern will work closely with the Community Health Program Manager and Community Health Staff to support and expand KOM’s health programs through outreach, education, events, and research. This position offers the opportunity to acquire skills in several areas of community health education and event planning/research.
The human services intern will work specifically with our Elders Program, Caregivers Program, and New Arrivals Programs. The intern will support KOM’s social service programs by helping with workshops, client follow-up, outreach, and serving clients.
