What are the responsibilities and job description for the College & Career Readiness position at rescue?
IRC BACKGROUND:
The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has 28 offices in the United States and a presence in over 40 countries.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The IRC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program supports newly arrived refugee youth ages 15-19 as they prepare for their future educational and career goals. Through a holistic approach, the program focuses on academic achievement, life skills development, and social-emotional growth. Key program components include monthly workshops and outdoor adventure activities designed to build confidence and practical skills, weekly open office hours for individualized guidance, and a mentorship program that provides long-term support. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the CCR program empowers refugee youth to successfully transition into adulthood and achieve their personal and professional aspirations.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The CCR Internship with the IRC Utah Youth Program provides interns with hands-on experience supporting newly arrived refugee youth as they navigate their educational and career pathways. Interns will work closely with the College and Career Readiness team to deliver individualized and group-based support that promotes academic success, career exploration, and life skills development. Through weekly open office hours, program intakes, mentorship opportunities, and coordination of workshops and outdoor adventures, interns will play a key role in fostering youth engagement and empowerment. Interns will also gain experience in case documentation, outreach, and program facilitation while collaborating with a dynamic team in a multicultural setting.
This internship is ideal for individuals interested in youth development, education, social work, or related fields and provides valuable experience working with refugee and immigrant populations. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Once onboarded, interns may have the opportunity to be paired with a mentee if they are willing to continue mentorship beyond the internship period or commit to two internship terms.
• Support the facilitation of weekly open office hours, providing individualized guidance on college and career readiness topics.
• 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 by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator.
