Fall Youth Programs Intern; UNPAID

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The Youth Program Intern supports under‑school‑age and school‑aged refugee youth, and their families, in a successful adjustment and transition to school. The intern also assists adult refugee youth (up to 24years old) in their career development and/or higher education opportunities. Responsibilities include program intakes, service planning, and program services for IRC Wichita youth programs. During the school year, the intern works closely with the Youth Program Coordinator to support students’ academic and social‑emotional progress by assisting with homework, supporting teachers, and aiding in the development of parent workshops.

For the adult youth, the intern handles clerical work as needed in a comprehensive career development program or higher education opportunities. This is an unpaid internship position and requires at least 10 hours weekly.

• Support planning educational outings and enrichment activities for program participants.
• Help facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for students to activities and workshops.
• Handle clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, scheduling, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with program staff to assess students’ and adult youth’s needs and adjust support strategies accordingly.
• Conduct outreach to eligible communities to recruit youth to participate in programming.
• Directly contact families via phone, texting, and Whats App to report on student interactions and to collect administrative documentation.
• Assist program staff in outreach to adult youth or parents of school‑aged youth experiencing difficulties in the program.
• Maintain comprehensive case notes in accordance with standards set by IRC and funding partners.
• Participate in staff development and monthly team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Develop understanding of educational and social support systems for refugee youth.
• Gain hands‑on experience in program coordination and youth mentorship.
• Build skills in intercultural communication and community outreach.

• High school diploma required.
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation, preferably in Education, Social Work, or related fields.
• Access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
• Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies.
• Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, required; proficiency in a language spoken by the client group (e.g., Arabic, Pashto, Swahili) is desired but not required.

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