Digital Community Liaison (Dari and Pashto)

International Rescue Committee; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Digital Community Liaison for Settle In. You will engage newcomers in the United States via social media, translate content, and help create multilingual resources in English, Dari, and Pashto.

This remote position requires collaboration with the Settle In team and occasional domestic travel up to 20% to support events and outreach. Strong communication, cultural awareness, and knowledge of social platforms are essential, with prior refugee

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in English, Dari, and Pashto.
• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with basic software tools.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the Settle In Facebook page and collaborate with the Settle In team.
• Reply to messages and comments using trusted resources per guidelines.
• Translate articles, video scripts, and social posts in Dari and Pashto.
• Record live event audio and other video scripts in Dari and Pashto.
• Contribute to an FAQ document in English, Dari, and Pashto.

Skills

Fluent English

Dari & Pashto fluency

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Social media savvy

Autonomous in Windows

Strong communication skills

Education

4-year college degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facebook platform knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees resettling to the United States. The IRC is committed to developing innovative programs that respond to the refugees' unique strengths and needs, using our learning and experience to shape policy and practice, and highlighting and promoting best practices in refugee services provision. The IRC is seeking a Digital Community Liaison for Settle In, a program providing information and support for newcomers in multiple languages through its website (SettleInUS.org), mobile app, and social media platforms. More information on Settle In can be found on https://www.settleinus.org. The Digital Community Liaison will support the Settle In Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SettleInUS), which is available in Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, and English. Digital Community Liaisons interact with newcomers in the United States on social media primarily through private messaging and social media post comments. They help users navigate information on Settle In platforms, clarify and share information, support live events, and lend a friendly, empathetic ear. This position reports to Settle In's Senior Digital Community Officer.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the Settle In Facebook page in collaboration with the Settle In team.
• Reply to messages and comments received on Settle In with the help of trusted resources and by following moderation guidelines and escalation protocols.
• Translate articles, video scripts, and social media posts in Dari and Pashto focused on key Cultural Orientation messages in coordination with the Senior Digital Community Officer.
• Record live event audio and other video scripts in Dari and Pashto.
• Contribute to a Frequently Asked Questions document in English, Dari, and Pashto that can be used to answer user questions on the platform.
• Based on user messages, comments, and questions or misunderstandings, propose new content topics to feed into content creation.
• Share opinions, feedback, cultural awareness, contextual knowledge, and learning with the wider team on an ongoing basis.
• Present findings to relevant external partners, as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure maximum visibility and integration of all new resources.
• Support collection of monitoring and evaluation data for Settle In initiatives.
• As needed, backstop and support other Settle In team members.

Job Requirements

• 4-year college degree in relevant field required (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in English and Dari and Pashto.
• Strong computer proficiency and well-acquainted with basic software tools.
• Can navigate autonomously in Windows and Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, especially Facebook, and cultural use of these platforms or ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Previous experience working with refugee resettlement or other immigration pathways preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively in English and Dari and Pashto.
• High emotional intelligence (our users are in difficult periods of their lives and moderators need to empathize with them).
• An understanding of the power and importance of accurate information.
• Fantastic attention to detail.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in supporting newcomers' access to timely, relevant, and accurate information about life in the United States.

Language Skills

Fluent in written and spoken Dari, Pashto, and English.

Working Environment

This position is a remote working environment. Required domestic travel up to 20%.

Compensation

(Pay Rate: $28 - $34/hr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at $163/month
• dental starting at $6.50/month
• vision starting at $5/month
• flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
• disability and life insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Mission

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

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