Summer 2025: Digital Inclusion Intern *Unpaid*

Assist in supporting digital skill development for refugees and low-income families.

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Overview

Assist in supporting digital skill development for refugees and low-income families.

You have:

  • Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s program in a relevant field, such as Social Work, Communications, Graphic Design, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Previous experience teaching technology basics and troubleshooting preferred; experience with refugees a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Canva and SharePoint is a plus.
  • Experience using online meeting platforms such as Zoom.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in Haitian Creole, Farsi, Dari, Spanish, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, Ukrainian or Russian preferred.
  • Independent, efficient, and able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
  • Must pass the IRC background check.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully taught someone a technology-related skill. This question assesses your experience in teaching and your ability to convey information effectively. Share a specific example, detailing the context, the skill taught, how you approached the teaching, and the outcome.
How do you ensure effective communication with clients from diverse backgrounds? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to cross-cultural communication. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've helped someone overcome a technological challenge? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to engage clients who are hesitant to use technology? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work independently to meet a deadline. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or resources would you create to enhance digital literacy training? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you adapt your teaching style to accommodate different learning preferences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is digital inclusion important for marginalized communities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org