Summer 2026: VESL Plus Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

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. IRC BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression throughout the U.S. IRC in San Diego has resettled over 31,000 refugees to San Diego County over the past 51 years and provides numerous program services. In San Diego, the IRC opened its doors in 1975 and has grown to serve approximately 7,000 refugee and immigrant individuals from 115 countries of origin each year through 5 different departments. SCOPE OF VESL Intern’s WORK: The VESL Plus Program, a vocational English and work readiness training program, focuses on helping newly arrived refugees to prepare for and find entry level work. The VESL Intern will help to strengthen the VESL Plus Program and increase client learning by engaging with clients; teaching and/or developing classroom materials; providing administrative support; and carrying out other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or TESOL/TFL Certificate program
• Strong computer skills
• Comfortable using on-line platforms (Zoom, Teams) to engage with clients and staff
• Must be flexible, organized, and a self-starter

Nice To Haves

• Overseas study experience and/or ESL teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching/assisting the VESL teachers in classrooms as needed
• Assisting with on-going development of curricula, specifically with the research and development of materials
• Assisting with program intake, and collection and copying of required documents
• Helping to maintain well-organized client and cohort files, both digital and paper
• Assisting with tracking of student attendance

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, 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees