College & Career Readiness Intern

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. Interns will work closely with the Workforce Development team to deliver individualized and group-based support that promotes academic success, career exploration, and life skills development.

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 by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator.

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.
• A background check is required.
• 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.

Skills

• Youth Engagement
• Mentorship
• Multicultural Communication
• Refugee Support
• Immigrant Support
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Client Transportation
• Academic Support
• Career Exploration
• Life Skills Education

Languages

English