Youth Intern (Summer 2026)

International Rescue Committee • Silver Spring, MD

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. SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a five-week intensive learning experience for newcomer youth, specifically designed to address identified learning gaps in English, social-emotional learning and school readiness. Up to 100 students ages 12 – 21 will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and social emotional learning classes. Interns will work closely with the youth department to support all aspects of planning and implementing the 2026 IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy including student recruitment, volunteer recruitment and training, curriculum development, teaching, monitoring and evaluation, public relations, and community partnership development. The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy will be held offsite in Prince George’s County.

Requirements

• Access to a personal vehicle is required.
• Available to work (at least) 30 hours per week from June 9 to approximately August 22.
• Experience working in education and/or youth development such as facilitating summer camps/activities, teaching, tutoring, etc.
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and problem-solve effectively
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with refugee and immigrant youth desired

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to enroll newly arriving and/or newly referred families.
• Solicit local companies and organizations for donations of services and/or goods.
• Develop and implement teaching content and curricula based on academic standards.
• Interact daily with students, building positive relationships and encouraging academic success.
• Assist with program logistics, including: setting up program space, contacting participants, maintaining attendance records, and administering pre- and post- program evaluation surveys.
• Provide feedback to the youth team on ease and effectiveness of existing curriculum, and work with the youth team to revise and/or expand curriculum as needed.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.
• In the US, these include: 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, and 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed