Careers and Internships

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We are currently hiring for the following positions. Click the position title for more information about how to apply.

Ukrainian Services Case Manager (Gallatin)

The Ukrainian Services Case Manager will support the PC program. The Ukrainian Services Case Manager will report to the Associate Manager of PC-Gallatin. The Ukrainian Services Case Manager will connect with the Ukrainian community in Gallatin and the surrounding areas.  The Case Manager will primarily support the development of sustainable intensive case management services for vulnerable Ukrainian populations in Gallatin. This role will administer projects that foster self-sufficiency and community integration.  The Ukrainian Services Case Manager will help clients obtain the resources and life skills needed to become self-sufficient and achieve sustained holistic wellbeing. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.

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Afghan Services Case Manager (Gallatin)

The Afghan Placement & Assistance (APA) Program is an emergency program created in response to the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. It allows the provision of initial relocation support services for Afghan Humanitarian Parolees.  The Preferred Communities (PC) program supports Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible populations with challenging needs that require long-term case management, including those with serious medical and social adjustment service needs.

The Afghan Services Case Manager will report to the Associate Manager of PC-Gallatin. The Afghan Services Case Manager will primarily support the development of sustainable intensive case management services for vulnerable Afghan populations in Gallatin. This role will administer projects that foster self-sufficiency and community integration.  The Afghan Services Case Manager will help clients obtain the resources and life skills needed to become self-sufficient and achieve sustained holistic wellbeing. The Afghan Services Case Manager will support PC program eligible clients in Gallatin. This is a full time, 40-hour position.

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R&P Case Manager (Gallatin)

The R&P Case Manager provides intensive case management services primarily during the first 90 days from a refugee’s arrival into the U.S. The R&P Case Manager has a vital role in the lives of newly arriving refugees as they assess and monitor refugees’ needs and goals, advocate on their behalf to ensure they receive quality care and make referrals to internal programs and external organizations to ensure all core services are completed in a timely manner. The R&P Case Manager reports to the R&P Program Manager. This is a full-time 40+ hour position and will be based in our Gallatin office.

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Refugee Services Case Manager (Gallatin)

The Refugee Services Case Manager will support the PC program. The Refugee Services Case Manager will report to the Associate Manager of PC-Gallatin. The Case Manager will connect with the refugee communities in Gallatin and the surrounding areas.  The Case Manager will primarily support the development of sustainable intensive case management services for vulnerable refugee populations in Gallatin. This role will administer projects that foster self-sufficiency and community integration.  The Refugee Services Case Manager will help clients obtain the resources and life skills needed to become self-sufficient and achieve sustained holistic wellbeing. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.

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Cash Assistance Program Manager

The Cash Assistance Program Manager is responsible for managing all cash assistance programs for both the Nashville and Gallatin sites. These programs include Refugee Cash Assistance, Matching Grant, Refugee Support Services, and Wilson-Fish (Benefits). The Cash Assistance Program Manager reports to the Director of Resettlement Services. This is a 40+ hour/week, full time position.

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R&P Case Manager

The Resettlement & Placement Case Manager is more than a job, it is an opportunity to create a meaningful career with an organization driven by its powerful mission to empower refugees and immigrants with resources and opportunities that will aid them in their resettlement and equip them to be successful in the future. The R&P Case Manager contributes to this mission by providing intensive case management services primarily during the first 90 days from a refugee’s arrival into the US. The R&P Case Manager has a vital role in the lives of newly arriving refugees as they assess and monitor refugees’ needs and goals, advocate on their behalf to ensure they receive quality care and benefits and make referrals to internal programs and external organizations to ensure all core services are completed in a timely manner. The R&P Case Manager reports to the R&P Program Manager. This is a full-time 40+ hour position.

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APA Health Case Manager

The APA Health Case Manager will report to the APA Case Coordinator. The APA Health Case Manager will primarily support the development of sustainable intensive case management services for vulnerable Afghan populations in Davidson County. This role will administer projects that foster self-sufficiency and community integration.  The APA Health Case Manager will help clients obtain the resources and life skills needed to become self-sufficient and achieve sustained holistic wellbeing. The APA Health Case Manager will support PC program eligible clients. This is a full time, 40-hour position.

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APA Case Coordinator

The Afghan Placement & Assistance (APA) Program is an emergency program created in response to the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. It allows the provision of initial relocation support services for Afghan Humanitarian Parolees.  The Preferred Communities (PC) and Elders program supports Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible populations with challenging needs that require long-term case management, including those with serious medical and social adjustment service needs.

The APA Case Coordinator plays an integral role on the team and supports the agency by connecting APA clients to resources within their new community and collaborating with the team to identify Afghan communities in need of PC-Elders services in Davidson County.  This position reports directly to the Preferred Communities (PC) and Elders Program Manager and works closely with the PC-Elders team. This is a full time, 40-hour position.

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Refugee Career Pathways Coordinator

The Refugee Career Pathways Coordinator will oversee the Refugee Career program to help refugees secure employment in professional careers in the United States. The Refugee Career Pathways Coordinator will report to the Associate Manager of Workforce Services. This is a full time, 40 hours a week position.

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Maternal Health Outreach Worker (Part Time)

Primary Responsibilities are to provide mother-to-mother education, support, and information to economically disadvantaged pregnant women, mothers, and young children 0 to 3 years of age. Through monthly home visits and parenting groups, the outreach worker listens attentively to parent concerns, educates on nutrition, health and child development, models healthy habits and positive parenting skills, and links the client with medical and social services. The Maternal Health Outreach Worker reports to the Program Coordinator. This is available as a 20-hour, part-time position.

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Nashville International Center for Empowerment does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity/expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.

Current Internship Opportunities

Summer 2024

Adult Education

The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they  integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High  School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape  the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an Adult Education  Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes, implement curriculum, support teachers and volunteers, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program.

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Adult Education - Classroom Intern

The Adult Education program supports English language learners at Donelson Fellowship location (TDF)  as they  integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High  School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape  the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an Adult Education  Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes, implement curriculum, support teachers and volunteers, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program. 

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Adult Education - Student Success Coordinator

The Student Success Counselor will assist class instruction and monitor student success in the Adult Education program. This intern will develop and execute creative ways to celebrate student achievements.

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Adult Education - Workforce Development

As a Workforce Development Intern, you will learn how to navigate community-based collaborations with workforce partners, research effective strategies from across the globe, and contribute to the design  and implementation of our workforce classes. This intern will directly work with  students to practice soft skills, learning management systems and resume preparation.

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Adult Education - Distance Education

The distance education intern is responsible for assisting with online class activities and administration, in-person computer practice labs, & other events involving digital literacy. Interns will work with adult ESL students using various learning methodologies under staff supervision. This role will involve learning how to use online learning management software, such as Northstar Digital Literacy & Burlington English, to support NICE’s online programming for our students.

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Youth Mentorship

NICE’s community-based youth mentoring program is designed to encourage and support mutually beneficial, long-standing relationships between adult role models and New American children ages 6 to 18. We seek to ensure every new American/Immigrant youth gets high-quality and comprehensive academic support that is culturally and linguistically sensitive to address the needs of refugee youth and young adults to promote their positive civic and social engagement.

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Development & Communications

Do you have strong written communication skills and a desire to learn about how a non profit does what it does? Interns will work with NICE’s development staff on grant writing, community relations, and fundraising.

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Refugee Resettlement

The Resettlement & Placement (R&P) Department serves new arrivals to the country in their first 90 days here, providing a variety of services to set a family up for success in the US to the best of our ability. The R&P Intern will assist the department in the preparation and implementation of services for our new arrivals including but not limited to housing set-up, transportation arrangements, critical appointments, and connecting clients to necessary resources.

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Match Grant

The Match Grant Intern will support the Match Grant (MG) Program. The MG program is a partnership with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Our goal is to help clients attain self-sufficiency by finding a job within 180-240 days (6-8 months) after the arrival date or eligibility date, without public cash assistance. The internship provides the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our goal is to help our clients adjust to life in the United States. Interns will enhance/develop their problem solving, teaching, communication skills, and use creativity in meeting the needs of NICE clients.

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“Uniting For Ukraine”/REA (Cubans & Haitians) Administrative Assistant Intern

The UHP/REA interns assists with filling out paperwork, scheduling appointments with clients, and calling  clients to check-in with them about their needs.

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Health Intern

The Health Intern will primarily support intensive case management, health education, and mental health care coordination services for vulnerable refugee and immigrant populations; and will also help carry out projects related to refugee health and wellness.

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Immigration Intern

The immigration intern provide administrative support related to immigration legal services.

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Youth After School Program Intern

NICE hosts a NAZA-funded after-school program for English Learners that  focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners.

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Summer Youth Program Intern

NICE hosts a summer camp program for English Learners that focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students for two months during the summer. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners.

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