Logistics and Housing Specialist

International Rescue Committee - Glendale, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Glendale, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Housing Specialist at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) plays a crucial role in securing and coordinating safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees. This position involves logistical support related to housing, ensuring a positive resettlement experience for clients, and fostering relationships with landlords and property managers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees in compliance with established program requirements.
• Conduct ongoing outreach to current and potential landlords and property managers to increase access to housing for refugee families.
• Coordinate logistics of housing set-ups including ordering furniture and supplies, arranging utility hook-ups, facilitating lease signings and renewals, and conducting home safety inspections.
• Implement a high-quality procurement protocol including researching potential new vendors and maintaining required documentation.
• Deliver orientations to clients and support other pre- and post-arrival activities such as airport pick-ups.
• Satisfy recordkeeping requirements.
• Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation to travel and transport clients and materials as needed.
• May train and lead the activities of support staff, volunteers, and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience required.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
• Superb organization, planning, and logistical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Ability to regularly lift ~50 lbs.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
• Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and care in times of crisis.