Education AmeriCorps
Qualifications of Education AmeriCorps:
- Location: Charlottesville, US
- Vacancy No: 59069
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IRC International Rescue Committee
- Deadline: Varies
Brief details about Education AmeriCorps:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Scope of Service: The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Youth Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term personal, educational and career goals. This position reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and leading of various activities, such as after school sessions, workshops on a variety of social-emotional learning topics, tutoring, job shadowing, and others as needed
- Coordinate program volunteers
- Document attendance and related program information
- Provide transportation to participants to attend group activities as needed
- Assess needs of families and youth enrolling in program(s)
- Assist with orientations, intakes, and school enrollments
- Recruit and screen potential mentors and facilitate matches with youth
- Provide follow-up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing participation and success
- Research and provide career pathway information to participants
- Assist clients as needed in enrolling in preschool, GED, training programs, and enrichment activities
- Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed
- Support Youth Program staff by assisting with data entry and scheduling meetings
Requirements:
- Demonstrated interest in education, working with youth, or social work
- Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is strongly desired
- Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must commit to one full year of service
- Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
- Must complete a National Service Criminal History check