Fall 2026 Youth Programs Intern (UNPAID)

International Rescue Committee•Wichita, KS

21h

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. The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, 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’s work delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation, preferably in the fields of Education, Social Work, or related.
Access to a personal vehicle/reliable transportation.
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States.
Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies
Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, are required

Nice To Haves

proficiency in language(s) spoken by the client group, such as Arabic, Pashto or Swahili, is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support planning educational outings and enrichment activities for program participants.
Help facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff.
Alongside the youth program staff, coordinate transportation logistics for students to activities and workshops.
Handle clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, scheduling, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Collaborate with program staff to assess students’ and adult youth’s needs and adjust support strategies accordingly.
Conduct outreach to eligible communities to recruit youth to participate in programming.
Direct contact with families via phone, texting, and WhatsApp to report on student interactions and to collect administrative documentation.
Assist program staff in outreach to adult youth or parents of school-aged youth who are having difficulties in the program.
Maintain comprehensive case notes in accordance with standards set by IRC and funding partners.
Participate in staff development and monthly team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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
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.