Adult Education Content Creation Intern (unpaid)

Assist adult education program staff in supporting refugees and immigrants.

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Overview

Assist adult education program staff in supporting refugees and immigrants.

You have:

  • Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization.
  • Interns must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate or degree is strongly preferred.
  • Undergraduate studies in education, humanities, social sciences, international relations, or a related field.
  • Must convey confidence, have effective communication skills, and exhibit excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Desired languages but not required: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, or Kiswahili.
  • Strong desire to help refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey.
  • Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
  • Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience working with refugees or immigrant populations? This question assesses your relevant experiences and understanding of the challenges faced by these groups. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your engagement and understanding of refugee issues.
How would you approach developing ESL content for diverse learners? The interviewer wants to understand your instructional design skills and adaptability. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to gather feedback from clients effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with clients who have limited English proficiency? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to work with the International Rescue Committee? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to creating engaging educational materials? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you worked effectively in a team. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you plan to balance this internship with your other responsibilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org