Youth & Education Intern

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization operating in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.

Scope of Work

The Youth and Education Intern supports the Youth and Education team by implementing the Student Support Volunteer Tutoring Program. This program pairs community volunteers with recently resettled youth in middle and high school to work as a tutor/tutee pair. Pairs meet for at least one hour a week for a minimum of 8 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Make phone calls to recently arrived families to identify students interested in the program.
• Onboard and interview potential community volunteers.
• Complete pairings for new volunteers with eligible students promptly according to demographic and location matching criteria.
• Cookordinate initial meeting times between the student, volunteer, and program supervisor.
• If available, facilitate the initial introduction meeting between the tutor and student.
• Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create a fun and supportive environment.
• Grow and expand program reach through outreach and new initiatives.
• Document and case note each step of the process in the databases used by the program.
• Other related duties as assigned, including monthly office support & reception coverage.

Requirements

• Able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Self-starter who is able to complete project goals.
• Successful completion of IRC background check.
• Commitment to full internship term (10 weeks at 10-15 hours per week).

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These values include Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. IRC also operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Retaliation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The 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.