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: Founded in 1933, the In ternational Rescue Committee is a lead in g, non-sectarian, non-profit organization provid in g emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance , resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and cloth in g, and work with refugees to help them ga in self-sufficiency.

IN TERNSHIP OVERVIEW : The Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) In tern will play a crucial role in support in g community- based VESL program with adult students at vary in g levels of English proficiencies in clud in g preliterate beg in ners. The classes aim to empower students by ga in in g the literacy, language, and confidence needed to navigate everyday life in the US . These skills expand resource accessibility, employment opportunities, and self-sufficiency . Tasks may in clude sett in g up the classroom, mak in g copies, answer in g clients questions regard in g language and culture, assist in g with classroom activities, data entry, and adm in ister in g placement assessments dur in g student registration appo in tments.

LEARN IN G OBJECTIVES : The Vocational English as a Second Language ( VES L) In tern will:

Learn how to effectively manage a class room with students of various backgrounds and English language levels and deliver suppor t services with in the established requirements, to provide the best possible service to vulnerable populations.

Ga in experience work in g with adult learners from a variety of backgrounds, in clud in g those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills.

Learn about barriers to education for refugee populations and research community resources that support in creased learn in g

Develop critical th in k in g skills, clients service skills, and in tercultural education and social work skills.

Learn about the IRC locally and globally, the available services to refugees and other eligible clients in Salt Lake City, UT .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend and observe classes on Tuesdays and /or Thursdays , depend in g on weekly needs

Assist VESL In structor with the enrollment, coord in ation, and implementation of classes, in clud in g:

Attend registration appo in tments and provide support with assessments and data entry

Contact in g students to confirm their availability to attend classes.

Navigat in g client barriers to education

Communicat in g with local adult education services to connect students to appropriate classes

Support teachers in the preparation of the student materials for the classes

Collect data to support educational in itiatives and encourage student success

Arrive a few m in utes early to check in with teacher about the days classroom activities

Assist students with class assignments and help in tegrate digital literacy in the classroom

Help create a welcom in g environment that fosters community and learn in g among program participants while in teract in g with diverse populations

Occasionally p rovide supervision when needed for young children when present dur in g registration appo in tments

Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy, and practice sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients by respect in g their beliefs and values.

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION & MENTORSHIP:

The in tern will report to and receive ongo in g mentorship from IRC staff

Regular check- in s will be scheduled to review progress toward learn in g objectives to ensure a mean in gful educational experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently pursu in g an undergraduate or graduate degree , or recent graduate ( TESOL , TEFL , or related field , and/or work in g towards receiv in g TESOL/TEFL certification is a plus )

An in terest in or experience with teach in g generally and teach in g ESL specifically

Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a desire to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

Ability to adapt to different learn in g skills and environments, and a passion for education

Patience, understand in g, and flexibility

Exposure to global environments and languages is a plus

Fluent in spoken and written English

Effective communication skills, especially in a multicultural environment

Engaged in learn in g about the IRC (mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts) and will in g to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies

This position is unpaid and reports to the Workforce Development Program Manager .

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and pr in ciples outl in es in the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct. These are In tegrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguard in g, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal In tegrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national orig in , religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.