Overview
The Youth and Education Intern will support the Youth and Education Specialist and the Education team in enrolling new refugee students in school and providing logistical support for school attendance.
Key Responsibilities
- Make phone calls to newly arrived families for education appointments
- Gather clients’ documents and complete school enrollment applications for refugee students
- Teach students how to walk or take the bus to school and coordinate logistics with Education team
- Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create fun and supportive environment
- Organize and put together school backpacks with school supplies for new students
- Assist with client transportation needs to appointments
- Other related duties as assigned including monthly office support & reception coverage
Required Experience
- Outgoing & independent; able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
- Successful completion of IRC background check
- Commitment to full internship term
- Available for some early mornings appointments (7:00am) to support first day of school logistics
