Education - Mentoring - Americorps

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

The Mentoring Ameri Corps member will join the Youth Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long‑term personal, educational and career goals. This position reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and leading of various activities, such as college tours, workshops on a variety of social‑emotional learning topics, job readiness trainings, tutoring, job shadowing, community service events, young adult programming and others as needed.
• Coordinate program volunteers.
• Document attendance and related program information.
• Provide transportation to participants to attend group activities as needed.
• Assess needs of youth enrolling in program(s).
• Assist with intakes, mentor trainings, and mentor‑mentee meetings, and check‑ins with mentors and mentees.
• Recruit and screen potential mentors and facilitate matches with youth.
• Provide follow‑up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing participation and success.
• Research and provide career pathway information to participants.
• Assist clients as needed in enrolling GED, higher education, training programs, and enrichment activities.
• Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed.
• Support Youth Program staff by assisting with data entry and scheduling meetings.

• Must commit to completing 900 hours of service before August 31st, 2026.
• Upon completion of service hours, Ameri Corps members are eligible to receive an Education Award in the amount of $3,690.
• Demonstrated interest in education, working with youth, or social work.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
• Must complete a National Service Criminal History check.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.