Fall 2026 Youth Program Intern - UNPAID

The Youth Futures Program Intern supports the after-school program for refugee and asylee youth at Clarkston High School, assisting with academic support, social-emotional learning, and program logistics. This unpaid internship involves in-person engagement with youth and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Support IRC staff with program delivery.
• Help with logistics for activities, field trips, and workshops.
• Engage with students to provide an enriching and supportive academic and social environment.
• Provide other program and general administrative support such as documentation and file maintenance.
• Assist high school youth with homework.
• Assist Youth Futures staff with program logistics.
• Compile and update secondary and post-secondary resources and contacts.
• Assist youth with college applications and/or writing resumes and searching for part-time/summer jobs.
• Plan and prepare for Youth Futures events.
• Build mentoring relationships with youth.
• Enter data into databases and spreadsheets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.
• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in international and refugee issues.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
• Strong desire to help people and sensitivity for working in a multi-cultural setting.
• Willingness to work 1:1 with students to reinforce math, science, and English literacy skills.
• Experience working with youth and/or young adults preferred.
• Familiarity with educational support and systems preferred.
• Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is beneficial.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Writing Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Ethical Standards
• Patient Confidentiality
• Creativity
• Project Follow-through
• Youth Engagement
• Education Support
• Math Literacy Support
• Science Literacy Support
• English Literacy Support
• Computer Literacy
• Volunteer Reporting

Languages

English