Adult Education Management Intern (Remote)
New York City
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: New York City
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Closing Date: Closed
Position: Adult Education Management Intern
Reports to: Family Education Coordinator
Term: January 4th–May 30th2021
Hours: 20-hours/week
Please note this is an unpaid position and requires a background check
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and in 27 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC New York Regional office’s Education & Learning department aims to meet the educational needs of adult refugee, asylee, and immigrant populations in New York City. We offer a variety of classes and services, including English language instruction, Cultural Orientation, College and Career Readiness, and referrals to external educational opportunities. Together, these form a comprehensive multi-faceted program designed to meet the immediate and ongoing edcation needs of our diverse group of clients.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Intern will assist the program Coordinator in supporting diverse client short- and long-term goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Enroll adult students and in appropriate classes around NY
· Keep track of client communication and follow-up on attendance
· Maintain timely databases on the different tracking systems
· Be an advocate for clients’ educational needs with external education service providers
Attend weekly supervision meetings with the program Coordinator
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The Adult Education Management Intern will
· Get hands-on experience working with refugee populations soon after they arrive in the US
· Learn about the refugee resettlement process in NYC
· Build communication and outreach skills with different stakeholders
Reports to: Family Education Coordinator
Term: January 4th–May 30th2021
Hours: 20-hours/week
Please note this is an unpaid position and requires a background check
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and in 27 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC New York Regional office’s Education & Learning department aims to meet the educational needs of adult refugee, asylee, and immigrant populations in New York City. We offer a variety of classes and services, including English language instruction, Cultural Orientation, College and Career Readiness, and referrals to external educational opportunities. Together, these form a comprehensive multi-faceted program designed to meet the immediate and ongoing edcation needs of our diverse group of clients.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Intern will assist the program Coordinator in supporting diverse client short- and long-term goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Enroll adult students and in appropriate classes around NY
· Keep track of client communication and follow-up on attendance
· Maintain timely databases on the different tracking systems
· Be an advocate for clients’ educational needs with external education service providers
Attend weekly supervision meetings with the program Coordinator
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The Adult Education Management Intern will
· Get hands-on experience working with refugee populations soon after they arrive in the US
· Learn about the refugee resettlement process in NYC
· Build communication and outreach skills with different stakeholders
This vacancy is now closed.
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