Youth Tutoring Intern

International Rescue Committee • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Youth Tutoring Intern supports the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Utah’s Education team by implementing the Student Support Volunteer Tutoring Program. The program pairs community volunteers with recently resettled middle- and high-school students for at least one hour per week for a minimum of eight weeks. The intern oversees daily program implementation, including volunteer onboarding, identifying eligible youth, making tutor-student pairings, and documenting progress. The role provides direct involvement in a client-facing program and is suited to someone interested in teaching, social work, working with youth, or learning to run a nonprofit youth-focused program.

The internship requires a minimum commitment of 10–20 hours per week for 10–12 weeks; the requirements section specifies a commitment to a 10-week term at 10–15 hours per week. The start date is January 12, 2027, with the final date to be confirmed. IRC internships are unpaid. Mileage reimbursement is available for use of a personal vehicle, and eligible interns may receive a nominal per diem reimbursement under current intern policies; relocation compensation is not available.

The IRC is an international humanitarian organization founded in 1933 that responds to crises and supports people affected by conflict and disaster. Its U.S. offices provide support to new arrivals and help refugees work toward self-sufficiency. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and employment process. IRC workers must follow the IRC Way standards of Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability, along with organizational policies concerning safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting wrongdoing and protection from retaliation.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated less than six months ago.
• Be able to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Be a self-starter able to complete project goals.
• Commit to the full internship term; the requirements section specifies 10 weeks at 10–15 hours per week.
• Complete the IRC background check and all related orientations and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Call recently arrived families to identify students interested in the program.
• Onboard and interview potential community volunteers.
• Promptly pair new volunteers with eligible students using demographic and location matching criteria.
• Coordinate initial meeting times among the student, volunteer, and program supervisor.
• When available, facilitate the initial introduction meeting between the tutor and student.
• Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create a fun, supportive environment.
• Expand the program’s reach through outreach and new initiatives.
• Document and case-note each step of the process in the program’s databases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including monthly office support and reception coverage.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.
• Eligible interns may receive a nominal per diem reimbursement aligned with current intern reimbursement policies.

What This Job Offers

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