College & Career Readiness Intern

IRC BACKGROUND:The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive recoverand gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 the IRC has 26 offices in the United Statesand a presence in over 40 countries.

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMOVERVIEW:The IRCs College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program supports newly arrived refugee youth ages 15-19 as they prepare for their future educational and career goals. Througha holistic approach the program focuses on academic achievement life skills development and social-emotional growth.Key program components include monthly workshops and outdoor adventure activities designed to build confidence and practical skills weekly open office hours for individualized guidance and a mentorship program that provides long-term support.By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment the CCR program empowers refugee youth to successfully transition into adulthood and achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

SCOPE OF WORK:The CCR Internship with the IRCUtahYouth Program provides interns with hands-on experience supporting newly arrived refugee youth as they navigate their educational and career pathways. Interns will work closely with the College and Career Readiness team to deliver individualized and group-based support that promotes academic success career exploration and life skills development.Through weekly open office hours program intakes mentorship opportunities and coordination of workshops and outdoor adventures interns will play a key role in fostering youth engagement and empowerment. Interns will also gain experience in case documentation outreach and program facilitation while collaborating with a dynamic team in a multicultural setting.

This internship is ideal for individuals interested in youth development education social work or related fields and provides valuable experience working with refugee and immigrant populations.This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Onceonboardedinterns may have the opportunity to be paired with a mentee if they are willing to continue mentorship beyond the internship period or commit to two internship terms.

• Support the facilitation of weekly open office hoursprovidingindividualized guidance on college and career readiness topics.

• Conductprogram intakestosetabaselineforgrowthand astarting point for service provision.

• Engage clients in monthly workshops and outdoor adventure experiences by coordinating outreach through texts phone calls and transportation support.

• Assistin delivering content by presenting sections of monthly workshops.

• Maintainaccurateandtimelyprogram case notes for intakes workshops events and assessments.

• Participateinstaffdevelopmentandteammeetingswhen available.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program or have graduated less than 6 months ago.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency inadditionalforeign language preferred.

• A background check is.

• Strongpassionfor working with teenage youth; prior experience in youth engagement or mentorship is highly preferred.

• Experienceworkingandcommunicatingeffectivelyinamulticultural environment specifically with refugee and immigrant populations preferred.

• Self-motivated adaptable and capable of working independently.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Availability for some evening and weekend commitments with a preference forregularWednesday afternoons and evenings.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

• ValidUTDriversLicenseaccesstoavehiclewillingnesstodriveclients.

WORKINGENVIRONMENT:

• A combination of a standard office environment remote work and field time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities.

• Requiresoccasionalweekendand/oreveningwork.

ThispositionreportstotheCollege and Career ReadinessCoordinatorJess Hudson.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:In accordance with IRCs duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees clients and communities IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require complete vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g. meetings trainings working in the officeetc).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

EqualOpportunityEmployer:Weareanequalopportunityemployerand valuediversityatour company. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Pleasecontact us attorequest any neededaccommodation.