Adult Education - ReR - AmeriCorps

International Rescue Committee•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a one-year position responsible for supporting programming designed to accompany our clients as they work towards their educational, economic, financial, and vocational goals. In this role, you will provide logistical support to our Newcomer Education Program. Newcomer Education centers around in-person, group services that offer skill-development, education, and community building opportunities. Programming is designed around expressed needs and is facilitated through intentional collaboration with community partners. The Newcomer Education team works to remove barriers to access often faced by clients, such as lack of transportation, language access, or childcare. Newcomer Education offers multiweek courses that builds English proficiency and skills necessary for workforce development such as digital literacy, navigating projects, etc., while also building community. Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program sub-granted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services. Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must commit to one full term of service
Must be high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma / GED during their term of service
Must complete a National Service Criminal History check
Driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
Excellent written and verbal communication
Confident when presenting in front of individuals and large groups
Proficiency working across different systems such as G-Suite, Office 365, Squarespace, volunteer database
Strong project management and event planning skills
Flexible and willing to learn new things
Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Share our commitment to our mission and to our values of welcome, equity + justice, empowerment + self-determination, community, respect for human dignity + worth, authenticity, collaboration, integrity, and flexibility

Nice To Haves

Interest in education or group work
Experience with running classes or group work
Sewing experience (for sewing class)
Teaching English classes to English language learners

Responsibilities

Provide registration and logistical support for in-person educational initiatives
Develop partnerships in the community that would provide support for educational programming
Ensure language access for programming
Communicate with program participants and volunteers
Weekly check-ins with program director
Opportunities for teaching if the applicant has expertise in topics such as sewing, job readiness or personal finance

Benefits

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
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
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.