NYSA Family Engagement Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

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. LOCATION: Hybrid START DATE: June 1, 2026 DURATION: Until August 28, 2026 POSITION REPORTS TO: Dean of Student Support; Student Support Specialists DETAILS: Expected to be in person for specific program dates, including training from 6/29- 7/2 between hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm, and the NYSA Program from 7/6-8/14 M-F, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Minimum 15 hours per week, preference to candidate seeking more hours) RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participate in Student Support Team onboarding in June, attend all staff training, and be present for program meetings and staff development activities thereafter • Assist with direct outreach to families for program enrollment and confirmation, including dispersal of informational materials and pre-assessments • Assist with facilitating late student arrival and early dismissals • Compile attendance data in the excel tracker and/or other internal systems every morning during the Academy • Conduct outreach to the families of absent/tardy students, using interpretation services as needed • Assist in the coordination and set up of Parent Teacher Conferences • Coordinate and perform outreach to families by inviting them to special events including the Talent Show, International Food and Fashion Show, and similar events • Support with distribution and collection of required student forms during the program • Lead distribution of the weekly family newsletter • Complete all required reporting, observation documentation, and case noting on time. • Support with post-Academy needs such as survey distribution • Comply with all agency policies and protocols • Other relevant duties as assigned, including but not limited to: • Support with input of behavioral observation and intervention data into relevant trackers • Assist with translations of newsletters, memos, and more • Occasional interpretation • Support to the health director in tracking and providing band-aids, ice packs, or other similar tasks • Supporting other teams with facilitation or administrative work LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Interns will gain skill and experience in communications and outreach to newcomer families, learning to use interpretation services and navigate cultural differences. 2. Interns will contribute meaningfully to data collection and management in a non-profit setting. 3. Interns will develop their understanding of the landscape of community resources and services available across NYC REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be based in the U.S. Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

Requirements

Volunteers must be based in the U.S.
Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
Undergraduate or graduate student in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Organized, reliable, and flexible
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred
Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Haitian Creole, French, Pashto, Fulani, Wolof, Dari, Farsi, Arabic)

Responsibilities

Participate in Student Support Team onboarding in June, attend all staff training, and be present for program meetings and staff development activities thereafter
Assist with direct outreach to families for program enrollment and confirmation, including dispersal of informational materials and pre-assessments
Assist with facilitating late student arrival and early dismissals
Compile attendance data in the excel tracker and/or other internal systems every morning during the Academy
Conduct outreach to the families of absent/tardy students, using interpretation services as needed
Assist in the coordination and set up of Parent Teacher Conferences
Coordinate and perform outreach to families by inviting them to special events including the Talent Show, International Food and Fashion Show, and similar events
Support with distribution and collection of required student forms during the program
Lead distribution of the weekly family newsletter
Complete all required reporting, observation documentation, and case noting on time.
Support with post-Academy needs such as survey distribution
Comply with all agency policies and protocols
Other relevant duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
Support with input of behavioral observation and intervention data into relevant trackers
Assist with translations of newsletters, memos, and more
Occasional interpretation
Support to the health director in tracking and providing band-aids, ice packs, or other similar tasks
Supporting other teams with facilitation or administrative work

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