University of Michigan School of Social Work Intern

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrant communities. The three pillars of our work are: (1) direct legal services, (2) systemic advocacy, and (3) community education and engagement.  MIRC is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to individuals and families with low-income, Michigan’s immigrant communities, older adults, and adults with disabilities through several statewide programs. Visit michiganimmigrant.org and http://michigansas.org/ for more information.

This posting is for the University of Michigan School of Social Work; Policy and Political Social Work MSW Pathway Internship

BENEFITS: This part-time position does not include benefits. Part-time staff earn vacation and sick time and receive paid holidays pro-rated to their part-time status. Students and casual employees do not earn vacation or paid holidays.

Students and casual employees will earn sick time pursuant to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”). Under the ESTA, sick leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Employees begin to accrue sick leave on their first calendar day of employment or their date of eligibility under the ESTA, whichever is later. Part-time staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) after 6 months of employment if you are at least 21 years of age.

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete this application and submit your resume and cover letter. 

The Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.