Youth Education Program Intern Spring 2025

International Rescue Committee
United States, New York, New York
122 East 42nd Street (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Scope of Work: The Youth Education Program Intern will be able to experience the breadth of IRC's Youth Education Department in supporting education programs for newly arrived youth including Tutoring, Leaders in Training, Community Events, the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA), and our newest virtual program - Youth ESOL. Specifically, the Youth Education Program Intern will be working with the Youth Education Supervisor in overseeing those programs, including but not limited to data processing, creating M&E reports, and program strategy. The intern will also be providing curriculum and logistical support to the Youth ESOL instructor. This is an unpaid part-time hybrid position, requiring flexibility to come into our offices in midtown Manhattan during weekdays and some Saturdays as required. Essential Job Functions: Support the Youth Education Supervisor in operationalizing Youth Education Programs - Virtual and In-Person Tutoring, Leaders in Training, and Youth ESOL. Tasks can include: Assisting with recruitment, intake, and enrollment paperwork for students Conducting assessments Taking attendance Inputing data in IRC systems Communicating with students and parents Researching resources Supporting in lesson planning and curriculum development Other related duties as assigned Support the Youth Education Supervisor. Tasks can include: Working with Youth Education specialists across programs Compiling data for M&E reports for programs across the department Planning curricula and schedule for NYSA Researching new opportunities for program expansion Other related duties as assigned Learning Objectives: Intern will learn how to plan for and manage large-scale interdependent educational program for youth. Intern will learn how to manage monitoring and evaluation for complex educational programs for youth. Intern will learn about inter- and intra-departmental coordination processes across the IRC. Requirements Clear IRC background check by deadline in order to work with minors and/or vulnerable populations. Current graduate student or recent graduate student in education or related field. Demonstrated experience working with refugee or immigrant students and families, excellent rapport with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required Fluency in a second language preferred (such as: Spanish, French, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, Fulani, Wolof, Mandingo, Haitian Creole, Nepali, Tibetan, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Bengal) Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word Strong desire to learn Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.