Refugee Youth Summer Internship

Connecticut Institute For Refu • Bridgeport, CT

4h • Onsite

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 and run the youth Summer English Academy program. This summer camp program for refugee youth will operate on weekdays from June 29 through July 24 in Bridgeport.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Education, 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

• Support daily summer school operations and assist CIRI staff as needed
• Provide administrative support, including:
• Completing TAFs and managing receipts
• Case noting and documentation
• Coordinate with volunteers and assist with scheduling and communication
• Help teachers during instructional time when support is needed
• Communicate and coordinate with external contacts throughout the program
• Assist with general organization and problem-solving during summer school activities
• After Summer Academy, interns may assist students and staff to prepare for the 2026-27 school year

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern