Education and Youth Services Fall 2026 Intern - Unpaid
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate with EYS staff and clients to schedule School Orientation for students and their families, including arranging interpreters as needed. Support administration of school enrollment preparations and assist in developing revised curriculum for School Orientation and the after-school program. Deliver tutoring, homework help, and academic coaching for refugee youth while organizing enrichment activities focused on academic improvement, social development, and cultural integration. Facilitate parent-teacher meetings and serve as a liaison between parents, students, teachers, and school administrators. Support planning and implementation of educational field trips, volunteer events, and community outreach programs. This unpaid Fall 2026 internship requires a current undergraduate or graduate student with reliable transportation, U.S. citizenship or work authorization, and fluency in English. Background checks are required for all applicants.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or less than 12 months past graduation
- Access to a personal vehicle/reliable transportation
- U.S. citizen or must have active and compliant visas and work authorization status in the United States
- Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially
- Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies
- Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to collaborate
- A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group
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