Youth Success Specialist Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee • Baltimore, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Success Specialist Intern supports the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Youth Program by assisting with academic, social-emotional, and enrichment services for refugee and immigrant youth. The intern helps deliver 10-week mentorship and tutoring cohorts and field trips, working with staff to help students build skills for success in school and their new community.

The internship is hybrid and combines a standard office environment, remote work, and field time in the greater Baltimore area. Interns must complete a required orientation on January 27, 2027, and then work a minimum of 15 hours per week for 14 weeks, through May 16, 2027. Interns are expected to be in the office at least three days per week and available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. IRC will provide a laptop for the internship. The position is unpaid, though eligible interns may receive a $15-per-day per diem for food and travel and reimbursement for mileage on approved activities. University credit may be arranged.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Flexible and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Zoom, and Canva.
• Fluency in English.
• Availability Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Ability to complete a minimum of 15 hours per week for 14 weeks and come to the office at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants.
• Prior experience and/or interest in case management, social work, or education.
• Bilingual ability in a predominant language of the local client base.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle with current insurance, and ability to travel regularly throughout Baltimore.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating virtual tutoring and mentoring sessions via Zoom.
• Support outreach, scheduling, and communication with youth participants and volunteer mentors and tutors.
• Monitor virtual sessions to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants.
• Help develop and share educational resources, activities, and content aligned with program goals.
• Track attendance and assist with basic data entry and documentation for program evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Youth Success Specialist to identify and respond to youth participants’ needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures regarding youth safety and conduct.

Benefits

• Eligible Spring 2027 interns may receive a per diem reimbursement of $15 per day, defined as 7.5 hours, to offset food and travel costs.
• Mileage may be reimbursed for approved activities, based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office.
• University credit may be arranged.
• IRC provides interns with a laptop for the duration of the internship.

What This Job Offers

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