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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

School Success Intern (Unpaid)

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises, helping individuals regain their health, safety, and dignity. The School Success Intern will assist newcomer families in navigating the NYC public school system through enrollment processes and support services, working closely with IRC staff and community resources.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting with or facilitating elementary, middle, and/or high school enrollments for newcomer families in schools both within the NYC DOE and surrounding areas (i.e., Long Island, Yonkers, etc.)

Administrative assistance with case management tasks, e.g., setting appointments, family outreach, facilitating paperwork processes, researching community resources (mental health, after school), etc

Translation, note-taking, and/or co-facilitation of weekly meetings with clients focused on academic support, goal setting, and more

Leading parent and/or student group activities at Saturday Community Events (based on intern availability and team need)

Accompanying School Success Specialist on visits to client homes, schools, or other locations in the community

Additional tasks as requested by the School Success Specialist

Qualification

Fluency in another languageFluency in English’s degreeChildrenMicrosoft Office proficiencySelf-starterTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree (candidate or in-hand) in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or in a related field

Fluency in written/verbal English AND another language required; strong preference given to candidates who speak Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Haitian Creole, Dari, Pashto, and/or Arabic

Self-starter and team player

Competency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)

Willing to adhere to IRC intern and workplace policies

Preferred

1-2 years of experience working with children and/or refugee communities preferred, not required

Benefits

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure

Medical insurance starting at $143 per month

Dental starting at $6.50 per month

Vision starting at $5 per month

FSA for healthcare and commuter costs

A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching

Disability & life insurance

An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles