College and Career Readiness (CCR) Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

The IRC's College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program supports newly arrived refugee youth ages 15-24 as they prepare for their future educational and career goals. The CCR Internship with the IRC in Utah Youth Program provides interns with hands-on experience supporting newly arrived refugee youth as they navigate their educational and career pathways.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with students for college and career support
• Conduct program intakes to set a baseline for growth and a starting point for service provision
• Engage clients in monthly workshops and outdoor adventure experiences by coordinating outreach through texts, phone calls, and transportation support
• Assist in delivering content by presenting sections of monthly workshops
• Maintain accurate and timely program case notes for intakes, workshops, events, and assessments
• Participate in staff development and team meetings when available
• Perform other duties as assigned as relevant

Learning Objectives:

• Gain professional experience working in a non-profit environment
• Gain experience implementing non-profit programming for youth
• Develop cross-cultural communication skills through practical experience in cross-cultural communication using a strength-based approach to enhance service delivery for diverse populations
• Gain insight into the refugee resettlement process and the unique barriers new Americans face, informing your approach for service delivery

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 in additional foreign language preferred
• Strong passion for working with teenage youth; prior experience in youth engagement or mentorship is appreciated
• Experience working and communicating effectively in a multicultural 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid UT Driver's License, access to a vehicle, willingness to drive clients
• Complete IRC background check & all related orientations/trainings

Working Environment: A combination of a standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities. Requires occasional weekend and/or evening work.