Summer 2024 Youth Futures Summer Program Intern

3 weeks ago


Atlanta, United States International Rescue Committee Part time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worldâs 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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worldâs 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 Youth Futures Program addresses the specific social and academic needs of refugee and asylee youth at Clarkston High School through an after-school program and summer camp. Centered on both academic support and social-emotional learning, the after-school program assists students with their daily homework and school projects, fostering not only academic excellence but also nurturing essential social and emotional skills. This position is an unpaid internship and requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least two months. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Youth Futures Summer Programs for middle school and high school refugee and immigrant youth â Ready, Set, Excel and Ready Set, College â are held 3 days per week, 6 hours per day, in person.   

  • Support IRC staff with program delivery 
  • Help with logistics for activities, field trips, and workshops 
  • Engage with students to provide an enriching and supportive academic and social environment 
  • Provide other program and general administrative support as needed, such as documentation and file maintenance 
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
  • An interest in international and refugee issues. 
  • Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects. 
  • Strong desire to help people, and enthusiasm and sensitivity for working in a multi-cultural setting. 
  • Willingness to work 1:1 with students to reinforce math, science, and English literacy skills.
  • Experience working with youth and/or young adults is preferred. 
  • Familiarity with educational support and systems is preferred. 
This is an in-person role, but the intern is not required to have a car, and the placement site is accessible by public transit. 
This role will report to the Youth Futures Coordinator. 
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way â our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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