Education Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Iowa City, IA

22d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Education Specialist facilitates educational services that support the integration of refugee and immigrant adult clients and their children. Working within the International Rescue Committee (IRC), this role coordinates and teaches educational classes and facilitates tutoring and mentoring services provided by volunteers and interns. The position supports clients’ educational needs through class coordination, learning activities, referrals, and individual support. The role works with multilingual groups using approved curricula and program materials, with interpreter support as needed. It collaborates with caseworkers and community partners, records program data, and follows IRC policies, program standards, and grant requirements. The work combines a standard office environment with community-based activities and may include travel throughout the service delivery area, occasional weekend or evening work, and transporting clients in a personal or agency vehicle. The position is expected to end on September 30, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of relevant experience working with refugees, immigrants, or other diverse populations.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Cross-cultural understanding and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to present and teach effectively through a variety of mediums.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a multicultural environment.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area for remote, home-based, or field-based teaching.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or training in Education or a related field.
TESOL certification and/or experience teaching TESOL in a classroom setting for an adult education program.
Bilingual ability in a client language such as Swahili, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Spanish, or French.
Experience with web-based data-entry systems and databases.

Responsibilities

Coordinate adult education classes, including schedules, enrollment, and registration.
Administer pre- and post-assessments and enter results into databases for program leadership analysis.
Pair youth participants with volunteers and interns for individual tutoring and mentoring.
Provide support to tutors and mentors as needed.
Facilitate established educational classes and learning activities for multilingual client groups using approved curriculum and program materials, with interpreter support.
Incorporate computer-based learning into educational activities.
Provide direct tutoring or mentoring to youth participants when volunteer or intern support is insufficient.
Collaborate with caseworkers to maintain and distribute language-specific, culturally appropriate recruitment materials and community resources to IRC Iowa clients.
Connect clients with internal and external services through referral systems.
Track and record attendance, referrals, progress, and other data using Microsoft products, digital platforms, and electronic filing systems.
Participate in program meetings and staff development activities and actively contribute as a team member.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, program standards, and grant requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 days of paid time off, based on role and tenure.
Medical insurance, with plans starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance, with plans starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance, with plans starting at $5 per month.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of the employer match.
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support for employees and their families.