Bridgeport Refugee Youth Intern
About The Position
The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is seeking a dedicated and motivated intern to support our refugee youth team. The youth services intern works with the youth services coordinator and the refugee services staff to implement programming and support for school-aged children. The intern will work with the team to prepare for the youth Summer English Academy program. Responsibilities may also include supporting CIRI’s after-school program, helping students succeed in school, helping families explore alternative school options, guiding students through college and summer camp applications, and coordinating extracurricular programming for school-aged kids.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Social Work, International Relations, Human Services, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Implement programming and support for school-aged children.
- Prepare for the youth Summer English Academy program.
- Support CIRI’s after-school program.
- Help students succeed in school.
- Help families explore alternative school options.
- Guide students through college and summer camp applications.
- Coordinate extracurricular programming for school-aged kids.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
