Civics Instruction Intern

Requisition ID: req8706

Job Title: Civics Instruction Intern

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Part-Time

Employment Type: Intern

Location: USP - Turlock/Modesto

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Civics Instructor, the Civics Instruction Intern will prepare immigrants to pass the civics exam for U.S. citizenship.  

Responsibilities

• Offer class presentations about the rights and duties of citizenship as well topics related to the U.S. civics exam
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students on civics topics
• Recruit students for civics courses through direct calls and outreach to local organizations
• Utilize social media and other communications strategies to enhance advocacy for 
• Make photocopies of materials when needed

Qualifications

• Current undergrad, graduate student or recently graduated student with a focus in Political Science, Public Policy, TESOL, History, Sociology, International Studies, or a related field.
• Must have TESOL certification
• Willingness to teach course material online
• High level of organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Expertise in cross-cultural communications
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and Zoom preferred

 This position reports to the Civics Instructor

• This is an unpaid internship. Work-related driving is eligible for charitable mileage rate reimbursement.
• Internships are available for current college students, graduate students, and graduates less than one year post-graduation. Course credit and transcript notation are available.