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International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago

Education & Youth Services Spring 2026 Intern - Unpaid

Louisville, KY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization responding to crises around the world. They are seeking an Education & Youth Services Intern to assist refugee youth and their families in navigating the U.S. education system, facilitating educational support services, and enhancing academic and social integration.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide equal treatment to all client groups in accordance with the agency's commitment to the dignity of all persons

Coordinate with EYS staff and clients to schedule School Orientation for students and their families

Schedule interpreters for School Orientation meetings as needed

Support in the administration of school enrollment preparations

Assist EYS staff in development of revised curriculum for School Orientation and the curriculum for the after-school program

Coordinate with EYS Staff to deliver tutoring, homework help, and academic coaching for refugee youth in the after-school program

Help organize and coordinate after-school enrichment activities that focus on academic improvement, social development, and cultural integration

Help facilitate parent-teacher meetings and serve as a liaison between parents, students, teachers, and school administrators

Support the planning and implementation of educational field trips, volunteer events, and community outreach programs aimed at enhancing youth engagement

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Intercultural communicationProgram coordinationCurriculum designTeaching experienceIndependenceLanguage proficiencyConfidentialityTeamwork

Required

Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation

Access to a personal vehicle/reliable transportation; IRC Louisville cannot support securing transportation or housing for interns

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States (the IRC must not be represented as a sponsor or host in any application, filing, or other context for an intern)

Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially

Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies

Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, are required; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired but 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