Youth Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee • Silver Spring, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee’s Refugee School Impact Program (RSIG) and Refugee Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP) support the integration and holistic wellbeing of school-aged students with humanitarian immigration status. The programs foster belonging and security in schools and communities, build students’ confidence in English and academics, and help them develop graduation and career plans tailored to their interests and skills. Programming includes after-school activities, college and career discovery workshops, field trips, and a Summer Academy.

The intern works closely with Youth Team staff and clients, providing direct case management support and follow-up. Youth case management includes enrolling new clients in the youth program and completing individual service plans. Interns contribute to program activities through one of two tracks: tutoring and English Language Development, or college and career readiness mentoring.

This is an unpaid, in-person internship at the IRC’s Silver Spring office. Spring 2027 interns are expected to attend in-person orientation on January 25, 2027, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting states a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week and also requires the ability to work in person for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Spring internships run January through May. Eligible interns may receive per diem reimbursement of $15 per day toward food and travel costs. Applicants not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and more than 12 months beyond graduation may apply and will be processed as volunteers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to create and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and workshops for multilingual and English Language Learner youth.
• Ability to work in person at the Silver Spring office.
• Minimum commitment of 24 hours per week is stated; the posting also specifies an in-person minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Selected applicants must complete background checks; the posting asks for a $30 donation to help cover associated costs.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and list of at least three references.
• Tutor track: knowledge of ESL/ELD instructional practices and strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or coaching children and youth in formal or informal settings.
• Tutor track: education in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Tutor track: pursuing a TESOL certificate or specialization.
• Tutor track: experience teaching English Language Development or incorporating ELD principles into sessions.
• Tutor track: familiarity with the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework.
• Mentor track: education in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Youth Development, Career Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Mentor track: experience in college access, career readiness, youth mentoring, or post-secondary advising.
• Experience working with English Language Learners.
• Experience with refugee youth and/or in U.S. public school settings.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, culturally responsive relationships with refugee and immigrant youth in the after-school program.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated small-group and one-on-one sessions reflecting the IRC’s Social Emotional Asset Development (SEAD) framework.
• Design and adapt culturally relevant instructional materials and activity guides for multilingual learners.
• Contribute resources and instructional tools to a shared library for program staff.
• Help administer and record attendance, pre- and post-assessments, and participant progress data.
• Co-facilitate or participate in volunteer and staff orientation and training, modeling effective facilitation and instructional techniques.
• Identify programmatic gaps and opportunities for continuous quality improvement and raise them to the Youth Supervisor and Coordinator.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment.
• Tutor track: Provide academic tutoring and homework support across content areas.
• Tutor track: Deliver English Language Development (ELD) instruction and language practice aligned to Maryland WIDA standards.
• Tutor track: Design, adapt, and differentiate ELD lesson plans and supplementary materials for multilingual learners and English Language Learners.
• Tutor track: Administer IRC pre- and post-ELD assessments and help review results to inform instruction.
• Mentor track: Mentor youth in college exploration, post-secondary planning, and career awareness, connecting learning to real-world pathways.
• Mentor track: Design and adapt college- and career-readiness curriculum, units, and workshops, including topics such as goal-setting, study skills, college options and applications, financial aid and FAFSA awareness, resumes, interviews, and workplace readiness.
• Mentor track: Support youth in identifying their interests, strengths, and goals and developing habits and confidence to pursue them.
• Mentor track: Integrate English language support as needed while keeping college and career growth the primary focus.
• Mentor track: Track mentee goals and progress and contribute to program data and reporting.
• Provide direct case management support and follow-up, including enrolling new clients and completing individual service plans.

Benefits

• Unpaid internship; eligible Spring 2027 interns may receive $15 per day in per diem reimbursement toward food and travel costs.
• Scholarship opportunities may be available through the applicant’s university; applicants may contact the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator for information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern