College & Career Readiness Intern

International Rescue Committee • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The International Rescue Committee’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program supports newly arrived refugee youth ages 15–24 as they work toward educational and career goals. The program uses a holistic approach focused on education, life skills, and social-emotional asset development, including workshops, outdoor activities, individual support, and mentorship.

The CCR Intern works with the IRC in Utah Youth Program and the Workforce Development team to support refugee youth with academic success, career exploration, and life skills. Activities include individual appointments, program intakes, mentorship opportunities, and coordinating workshops and outdoor adventures. Interns also gain experience in case documentation, outreach, and program facilitation in a multicultural setting. This unpaid internship is intended for individuals interested in youth development, education, social work, or related fields. The position reports to the Workforce Development Program Manager, Saige Palsson.

The commitment is 10–20 hours per week for 10–12 weeks. The start date is January 12, 2027, with the final date to be confirmed. IRC internships are unpaid; mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle, and eligible interns may receive a nominal per diem reimbursement under current intern policies.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated less than six months ago.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Have a strong passion for working with teenage youth.
• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently.
• Have strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Be available for some evening and weekend commitments.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Have a valid Utah driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive clients.
• Complete the IRC background check and all related orientations and trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in an additional foreign language.
• Prior experience in youth engagement or mentorship.
• Experience working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment, specifically with refugee and immigrant populations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to provide college and career support.
• Conduct program intakes to establish 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 and phone calls and providing transportation support.
• Assist in delivering content by presenting 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.
• If willing to continue mentorship beyond the internship or commit to two internship terms, interns may have the opportunity to be paired with a mentee.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.
• Eligible interns may receive a nominal per diem reimbursement in accordance with current intern reimbursement policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed