Summer 2023 Youth Futures Intern

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 27,000 refugees from 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF YOUTH FUTURES PROGRAM INTERN WORK:

The IRC’s Youth Futures Program addresses specific social and academic needs surrounding refugee and asylee youth through an after-school program and summer camp. Focused on academics, the after-school program helps students with their homework and school projects every school day. During summer break, the youth program offers a summer camp, which provides cultural, learning, social, and skill-building opportunities. This position generally requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are between 3:00 and 6:00pm during the school year and between 10:00am and 5:00pm during the summer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the Youth Futures team in all aspects of program design and implementation
• Plan and prepare for afterschool program and summer camp activities
• Build relationships with youth and be a positive, supportive presence in their lives
• Assist with program logistics and supply needs
• Attend programs and work closely with students, including tutoring, mentorship, conducting one-on-one check-ins and assisting with homework and college readiness
• Support volunteer tutors
• Recruit student participants
• Compile and update secondary and post-secondary resources and contacts
• Assist youth with college applications, FAFSA, and employment skills (resume writing, interview skills, searching for jobs, etc…)
• Provide general administrative support as needed, such as documentation and file maintenance