Job Information
International Rescue Committee Summer 2024 My New School Program Intern in Atlanta, Georgia
Requisition ID: req49494
Job Title: Summer 2024 My New School Program Intern
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Work Arrangement:In-person
Job Description
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.
SCOPE OF MY NEW SCHOOL PROGRAM INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Youth Services department. The My new School program provides a crucial bridge between newly arrived refugee families and local schools, ensuring that each child gains access to education and has a positive start to their academic journey in the U.S. Program activities include school enrollment support and orientation programming for new students and their caregivers. This position is an unpaid internship and requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicating information to families on such topics as school attendance, behavior, hygiene, academics, and parent involvement
Assistance with local schools’ online registration applications
Coordinating transportation for children and families
Maintaining tracking systems and database entries for student information and school progress
Providing classroom assistance for group orientation sessions
Providing general support to the My New School Program Coordinator and Family Engagement Specialists
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases
Flexibility and strong organizational skills with an ability to work independently
Strong telephone etiquette and verbal communication skills
Comfort with working in a cross-cultural environment
Comfort working with school-aged children and their parents
Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
This is an in-person role.
This position will report to the My New School Coordinator.