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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Youth Instructional Design Intern (unpaid)

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a major humanitarian organization that responds to crises worldwide. They are seeking a Youth Instructional Design Intern to assist with curriculum design and educational support for refugee and immigrant youth, while also learning about refugee resettlement issues and processes.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer pre-ELP (English Language Proficiency) assessments, collect, record, and organize data for report writing purposes

Organize assessment data to develop staff training, educator toolkits, and curriculum design

Assess and monitor students’ linguistic and social-emotional support needs

Participate in staff development and team meetings, support hours, and observation sessions for Youth Mentoring and Empower Tutoring Programs

Assist in maintaining comprehensive qualitative case notes on a shared digital platform for curriculum development and refinement purposes

Complete related tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Youth Instructional Design Specialist

Qualification

Curriculum designELLSecond languageTESOL/TEFL certificateMicrosoft Office proficiencyWrittenInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsVerbal communication

Required

Must be a US citizen or have US work authorization

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education, ESOL, instructional design, social work, public health, or a related field

1+ years experience working with children and youth English Language Learners (ELL), preferably in the context of educational and social programs

Experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable

Proficiency in a second language highly preferred (i.e., Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, French, and Kiswahili)

TESOL/TEFL certificate or working towards certificate (or equivalent) is preferred

Show empathy, patience, cooperation, and interpersonal skills while working as a team and working with clients

Ability to work independently and collaboratively while demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively

Availability to commit 15-25 hours a week (3 days in person) from September to December

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes

Preferred

Experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable

Proficiency in a second language highly preferred (i.e., Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, French, and Kiswahili)

TESOL/TEFL certificate or working towards certificate (or equivalent) is preferred

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