Youth and Education Intern

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Youth and Education Intern will support the Youth and Education Specialist and the rest of the Education team in enrolling new refugee students in school by providing training to families and completing school enrollment paperwork. The intern will also provide logistical support to help students learn how to get to school such as walking and bus orientations on the first day of school. The intern will support other youth program services as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Make phone calls to newly arrived families for education appointments

•Gather clients’ documents and complete school enrollment applications for refugee students

•Teach students how to walk or take the bus to school and coordinate logistics with Education team

•Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create fun and supportive environment

•Organize and put together school backpacks with school supplies for new students

•Assist with client transportation needs to appointments

•Other related duties as assigned including monthly office support & reception coverage

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

•Outgoing & independent; able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner

•Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

•Successful completion of IRC background check

•Commitment to full internship term

•Available for some early mornings appointments (7:00am) to support first day of school logistics

•Ability to work 15-20 hours per week for 3 months

oFirst Cohort: August 19th – December 6th

oSecond Cohort: September 9th – December 20th

This is an UNPAID opportunity, mileage reimbursement is available for personal vehicles

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

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 or disability.