IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy Intern
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Job Description
About the International Rescue Committee (IRC):
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading international humanitarian non-governmental organization (INGO) responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Founded in 1933, the IRC works in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, helping people survive, rebuild their lives, and strengthen their communities after conflict and disaster. Their work focuses on restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to those affected. Domestically, the IRC’s 28 U.S. offices provide essential support to new arrivals, ensuring access to food, shelter, clothing, and resources for self-sufficiency. The IRC aims to restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions worldwide.
Job Description: IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy Intern (Summer 2025)
Scope of Work: The IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a five-week intensive program for recently arrived refugee and asylee youth (ages 12-21) in Prince George’s County. The program addresses learning gaps in English, social-emotional learning, and school readiness through academic, creative arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning classes. Up to 100 students will participate.
Responsibilities: Interns will support all aspects of the Summer Academy, working closely with the youth department. Responsibilities include:
• Recruitment: Assisting with student and volunteer recruitment.
• Program Development & Implementation: Developing and implementing teaching content and curricula based on academic standards.
• Teaching & Student Interaction: Interacting daily with students, building positive relationships, and encouraging academic success. Teaching classes within the program.
• Logistics & Administration: Managing program logistics (setting up space, contacting participants, maintaining attendance records, administering surveys).
• Curriculum Evaluation & Revision: Providing feedback on existing curriculum and assisting with revisions/expansions.
• Community Engagement: Soliciting donations of services and/or goods from local companies and organizations.
• Home Visits: Conducting home visits to enroll families.
Learning Objectives:
• Gain understanding of challenges faced by newcomer students integrating into U.S. schools.
• Develop curriculum development skills (defining learning objectives, developing effective teaching methods for diverse learners, implementing assessments).
• Gain experience working and teaching in global environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Access to personal vehicle.
• Availability to work at least 30 hours/week from June 9 to approximately August 22, 2025.
• Experience in education/youth development (summer camps, teaching, tutoring).
• Experience working with refugee and immigrant youth.
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and problem-solve.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• At least one day per week of in-person work required. In-person intern orientation on June 9th, 2024, from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Additional Notes:
• The internship is unpaid, but interns may be eligible for a daily per diem ($15/day) for food and travel.
• The application deadline is May 23, 2025.
• Background checks are required for all selected applicants (a $30 donation is requested to cover associated costs).
