Instructional Design for Youth (Unpaid)

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.

(Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship)

SCOPE OF WORK: The goal of the youth programs is to help recently arrived refugee and immigrant children, and youth adapt successfully to elementary, middle, and high schools and prepare for college, career, and beyond while meeting their short and long-term educational needs and supporting refugee youth’s social-emotional well-being and English language development.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Youth Education Programs support refugee and immigrant youth, their families, and their schools with the school adjustment process and provide assistance with a variety of support services. The Instructional Design for Youth Intern will assist the Youth Instructional Design Specialist with programming activities, including the Empower Tutoring and the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy by developing curriculum design and academic resource toolkits, and providing related education support-related services to youth and their families as needed.

Under the supervision of and with the support from the Youth Instructional Design Specialist, Intern will:
• Develop and administer pre-ELP (English Language Proficiency) assessments, collect, record, and organize data for report writing purposes.
• Organize assessment data to develop staff training, educator toolkits, and curriculum design.
• Assess and monitor students’ linguistic and social-emotional support needs.
• Participate in staff development and team meetings, support hours, and obse vation sessions for Empower Tutoring and Newcomer Youth Summer Academy Programs.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive case notes on a shared digital platform for curriculum development and refinement purposes.
• Complete related tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Youth Instructional Design Specialist.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. The intern will learn about refugee resettlement issues and processes.
2. The intern will develop curriculum design and implementation skills to effectively manage educational programs.
3. The intern will develop culturally responsive practice skills.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a US citizen or have US work authorization.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education, ESOL, instructional design, social work, public health, or a related field.
• 1+ years experience working with children and youth English Language Learners (ELL), preferably in the context of educational and social programs.
• Experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in a second language highly preferred (i.e., Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Creole, French, and Kiswahili)
• TESOL/TEFL certificate or working towards certificate (or equivalent) is preferred.

SKILLS:
• Show empathy, patience, cooperation, and interpersonal skills while working as a team and working with clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Availability to commit 15-25 hours a week (3 days in person) from January to June.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US 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 $143 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.