Senior Youth Program Specialist

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 vision of the IRC Washington Youth Program is that youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds will have the skills and resources necessary to pursue a future of opportunity. The Youth and Education Program works towards this vision by providing educational and enrichment opportunities to help school‑aged youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds catch up on missed education, adjust to a new school, accelerate English language development, and build positive relationships in the school and community.

This program supports school‑age youth and their families, and also provides support to teachers and school administration to better connect and serve these students.

The Sr. Youth Program Specialist is responsible for teaching and implementation of IRC’s Youth and Education Programs in Spokane, WA.

• Provide direct instruction to tutees in the Individualized Tutoring Program and serve as a substitute tutor as needed.
• Prepare lesson plans and materials tailored to the students’ needs.
• Collect and maintain appropriate student and family records, documents, and case notes, maintaining confidentiality.
• Conduct outreach phone calls to invite families to participate in programs.
• Conduct enrollment sessions with new families, ensuring the families understand the program and collecting all necessary documentation.
• Provide ongoing support and problem‑solving for volunteer tutors, answer questions, provide coaching, and disseminate teaching and learning resources and best practices.
• Assist program coordinator with conducting regular supervision of community tutors to ensure quality instruction and safeguarding accountability, this includes regular tutor observations and feedback, and quarterly feedback calls with families and students.

• Plan and coordinate family events and workshops on school resources, digital literacy, online safety, youth activities, graduation pathways, and accessing free community spaces.
• Manage event logistics, including paperwork, scheduling interpreters, and organizing staff and volunteers.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment, including tabling at community events.
• Facilitate workshops or secure guest presenters to deliver content.

• Provide one‑on‑one support for families in navigating the U.S. school system through culturally responsive guidance and resources.
• Conduct informational sessions for parents and coordinate parent–teacher meetings and school tours.
• Assist families in resolving school‑related issues, advocating for student needs, and facilitating communication with school staff.
• Help families access and use digital learning platforms, tools, and school‑provided online content.

• Provide functional support and direct instruction in other youth programs and events. These include the elementary summer reading program, the Youth Roots Internship, and events such as Mobius field trips.
• Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the IRC team.
• Assist as needed with events and other youth team projects.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Degree or certification in Education, Teaching, Child/Youth Development or related field, or 2‑4 years relevant experience in teaching, tutoring, or youth development programming. TESOL certificate a plus.
• Experience in training and facilitation utilizing adult learning principals
• Cross‑cultural experience; connection and experience working with people from refugee and/or immigrant communities
• Expe…