College & Career Readiness Intern

College and Career Readiness Program Overview

The IRC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program supports newly arrived refugee youth ages 15-24 as they prepare for their future educational and career goals. Through a holistic approach, the program focuses on education, life skills, and social-emotional asset development. Key program components include monthly workshops and outdoor adventure activities designed to build confidence and practical skills, individual appointments for college & career support, and a mentorship program that provides long-term support. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the CCR program empowers refugee youth to successfully transition into adulthood and achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

Scope of Work

The CCR Internship with the IRC Utah Youth Program provides interns with hands-on experience supporting newly arrived refugee youth as they navigate their educational and career pathways. Interns will work closely with the Workforce Development team to deliver individualized and group-based support that promotes academic success, career exploration, and life skills development. Through individual appointments, program intakes, mentorship opportunities, and coordination of workshops and outdoor adventures, interns will play a key role in fostering youth engagement and empowerment. Interns will also gain experience in case documentation, outreach, and program facilitation in a multicultural setting. This internship is ideal for individuals interested in youth development, education, social work, or related fields and provides valuable experience working with refugee and immigrant populations. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students for college and career support.
• Conduct program intakes to set a baseline for growth and a starting point for service provision.
• Engage clients in monthly workshops and outdoor adventure experiences by coordinating outreach through texts, phone calls, and transportation support.
• Absorb and present sections of monthly workshops.
• Maintain accurate and timely program case notes for intakes, workshops, events, and assessments.
• Participate in staff development and team meetings when available.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program or have graduated less than 6 months ago.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.
• A background check is required.
• Strong passion for working with teenage youth; prior experience in youth engagement or mentorship is appreciated.
• Experience working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment, specifically with refugee and immigrant populations preferred.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Availability for some evening and weekend commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid UT Driver’s License, access to a vehicle, willingness to drive clients.

Working Environment

A combination of a standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities. Requires occasional weekend and/or evening work. This position reports to the Workforce Development Program Manager, Saige Palsson.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require complete vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings, working in the office, etc).

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.

US Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.