Senior Youth Program Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Spokane, WA

17h•$26 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Youth Program Specialist teaches and implements the International Rescue Committee’s Youth and Education Programs in Spokane, Washington. The role primarily teaches and manages the Virtual Ready to Read program, which serves students in grades 3–8 through online classes that promote reading enjoyment, literacy, language acquisition, social-emotional development, and positive cultural identity. Classes run from January through May, with two consecutive one-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, generally from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The specialist prepares lessons and materials, supports students and families with enrollment and technology, encourages attendance, maintains confidential records, and provides guidance and resources to volunteers. The role also provides in-person instruction through the Individualized Tutoring Program, serving K–12 students in their homes. The specialist creates session slides using the established Virtual Ready to Read curriculum and supports volunteer tutors through coaching, problem-solving, observations, and feedback. Additional duties include supporting youth programs and events such as summer camp, the Youth Roots teen summer program, and field trips, as well as assisting with outreach, enrollment, program planning, attendance documentation, and family feedback calls. This is a part-time, limited-term position scheduled for 20 hours per week and ending August 31, 2027. The preferred schedule is Monday through Thursday, 1:30 pm–6:30 pm, though alternatives may be discussed if the required availability is met. The work is hybrid, with duties at the IRC office, remotely, and in refugee families’ homes. The role requires reliable high-speed internet at home and reliable transportation for travel throughout the Spokane Public School district area. Compensation is $25.50–$27.50 per hour.

Requirements

Relevant degree in Education, Teaching, Child/Youth Development, or a related field, or 2–4 years of relevant experience in teaching, tutoring, or youth development programming.
Cross-cultural experience and experience working with people from refugee and/or immigrant communities.
Experience working with multilingual students and families.
Commitment to anti-racism and continual learning and growth.
Ability to use varied instructional strategies suited to individual student needs.
Commitment to creating safe, healing learning spaces for newcomer students and using trauma-informed practices with students and families.
Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to problem-solve and adjust plans and activities to student needs or unexpected circumstances.
Spoken and written English proficiency.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, independently, and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a diverse, fast-paced work environment.
Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon hire.
Availability Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm PST, with a 4:15 pm start potentially accommodated, and availability for two other weekdays between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm or on weekends.
Access to reliable high-speed internet from a home office.
Access to reliable transportation for regular travel throughout the Spokane Public School district area.

Nice To Haves

TESOL certificate.
Professional proficiency in a predominant language of the local client base, such as Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, or Ukrainian.

Responsibilities

Teach and manage online classes in the Virtual Ready to Read program.
Prepare lesson plans, materials, and session slides tailored to students’ needs using the established curriculum and templates.
Send reminder texts and make reminder calls to families to support student attendance.
Help students troubleshoot device issues.
Maintain confidential student and family records, documents, and case notes.
Conduct outreach calls and enrollment sessions with families, including collecting required documentation.
Support volunteers and tutors through coaching, problem-solving, answering questions, and sharing teaching resources and best practices.
Provide in-person instruction to students in their homes through the Individualized Tutoring Program.
Assist with tutor supervision, observations, feedback, safeguarding, accountability, and quarterly calls with families and students.
Provide in-person support for other youth programs and events, including Summer Camp, the Youth Roots teen summer program, and field trips.
Assist with program planning, attendance records, database entry, and feedback calls with families.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid sick leave: 10 days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 days of paid time off, depending on role and tenure.
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
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 services for employees and their families.