Youth and Education Intern

International Rescue Committee • Salt Lake City, UT

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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. BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. SCOPE OF WORK: The Youth and Education Intern will support the Youth and Education Specialist and the rest of the Education team in enrolling new refugee students in school by providing training to families and completing school enrollment paperwork. The intern will also provide logistical support to help students learn how to get to school such as walking and bus orientations on the first day of school. The intern will support other youth program services as needed.

Requirements

• Outgoing & independent; able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Successful completion of IRC background check
• Commitment to full internship term
• Available for some early mornings appointments (7:00am) to support first day of school logistics

Responsibilities

• Make phone calls to newly arrived families for education appointments
• Gather clients’ documents and complete school enrollment applications for refugee students
• Teach students how to walk or take the bus to school and coordinate logistics with Education team
• Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create fun and supportive environment
• Organize and put together school backpacks with school supplies for new students
• Assist with client transportation needs to appointments
• Other related duties as assigned including monthly office support & reception coverage

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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