Youth Success Specialist Intern (Spring 2027)

The Youth Success Specialist Intern supports the IRC Youth Program by assisting in the delivery of academic, social-emotional, and enrichment services for refugee and immigrant youth through mentorships, tutoring cohorts, and field trips. The intern works closely with staff to help students build skills needed to succeed in school and their new community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the facilitation of virtual tutoring and mentoring sessions via Zoom.
• Support outreach, scheduling, and communication with youth participants and volunteer mentors/tutors.
• Monitor virtual sessions to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants.
• Help develop and share educational resources, activities, and content aligned with program goals.
• Track attendance and assist with basic data entry and documentation for program evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Youth Success Specialist to identify and respond to the needs of youth participants.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies and procedures regarding youth safety and conduct.

Requirements

• Prior experience and/or interest working with refugees and immigrants preferred.
• Prior experience and/or interest in case management, social work or education preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced and global environment.
• Flexible and reliable, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Zoom and Canva).
• Fluency in English required.
• Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle with current insurance and the ability to travel regularly throughout Baltimore strongly preferred.
• Availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM is required.

Skills

• Case Management
• Social Work
• Education Support
• Mentorship
• Private Tutoring
• Academic Support
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Refugee Services
• Immigrant Services
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Zoom
• Canva
• Travel Coordination
• Driving License

Languages

English