Education Intern (Unpaid)
Assist in coordinating Digital Literacy classes and child watch area.
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Overview
Assist in coordinating Digital Literacy classes and child watch area.
You have:
- Undergraduate or graduate level studies in Education, Social Work, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field preferred.
- Multilingual preferred, but not required. Translation experience is a plus.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a desire to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Patience, understanding, and flexibility with a consistent positive attitude.
- Engaged in learning about the broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist IRC staff with the coordination of the ELT/VELT and Digital Literacy classes including the child watch area. - Ensure proper coverage with volunteers is in place for the daily classes as well as for the child watch area; cover the child watch as needed. - Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. - Support teachers in the preparation of the student material for the classes. - Help prepare and maintain resources for the child watch area, including the schedule of volunteers, best practices, and guidelines. - Assist with the volunteer training for teachers and for the child watch area. - Assist in the collection of the data to complete reports per stakeholder’s request. - Ensure client success with a strong emphasis on education and empowerment through high quality service that encourages clients to thrive in their community. - Practice sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients by respecting their beliefs and values. - Help greeting clients and connecting them to appropriate class and give information regarding the child watch area services while they are in the classes. - Help connecting the clients to interpretation services when necessary. - Other support and help may apply as needed.
Qualifications - Seeking undergraduate or graduate level studies in Education, Social Work, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field preferred. - Language: Multilingual preferred but not required. Translation experience is a plus. - Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a powerful desire to help refugees to adjust to life in the U.S. - Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail - Culturally competent and effective communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. - Patience, understanding, flexibility with a consistent positive attitude. - Engaged in learning about broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. - Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
*The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you worked in a multicultural environment and how you managed communication? | This assesses your ability to work effectively in diverse settings. | Share specific experiences highlighting adaptability and communication skills. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality when working with sensitive client information? | The interviewer wants to understand your understanding of privacy in social services. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay organized while managing multiple tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to help someone adjust to a new environment. What did you do? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work with vulnerable populations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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