Operations Intern (Fall 2026)

The Operations Intern will support the planning and implementation of the IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy, assisting with student and volunteer recruitment, curriculum development, teaching, monitoring and evaluation, public relations, and community partnership development. This internship provides experience in education and youth development within a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to enroll newly arriving and/or newly referred families.
• Solicit local companies and organizations for donations of services and/or goods.
• Develop and implement teaching content and curricula based on academic standards.
• Interact daily with students, building positive relationships and encouraging academic success.
• Assist with program logistics, including: setting up program space, contacting participants, maintaining attendance records, and administering pre- and post- program evaluation surveys.
• Provide feedback to the youth team on ease and effectiveness of existing curriculum, and work with the youth team to revise and/or expand curriculum as needed.

Requirements

• Access to a personal vehicle is required.
• Available to work (at least) 30 hours per week from June 9 to approximately August 22.
• Experience working in education and/or youth development such as facilitating summer camps/activities, teaching, tutoring, etc.
• Experience working with refugee and immigrant youth desired.
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

Skills

• Youth Development
• Education Program Facilitation
• Summer Camp Facilitation
• Curriculum Design
• Student Recruitment
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Public Relations
• Community Partnership Building
• Refugee Youth Support
• Immigrant Youth Support

Languages

English