Intern - Refugee School Impact Program and Refugee Youth Mentoring Program
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an unpaid intern for the Refugee School Impact Program and Refugee Youth Mentoring Program in Silver Spring, Maryland, focusing on building relationships with refugee and immigrant youth and delivering educational and mentoring sessions.
- Role
- Intern - Refugee School Impact Program and Refugee Youth Mentoring Program
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an unpaid intern for the Refugee School Impact Program (RSIG) and Refugee Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP) in Silver Spring, Maryland, focusing on building supportive relationships with refugee and immigrant youth, delivering educational and mentoring sessions, and supporting program data and quality improvement.
What you'll do
- Build supportive, culturally responsive relationships with refugee and immigrant youth
- Deliver engaging, differentiated small-group and one-on-one sessions
- Design and adapt culturally relevant instructional materials
- Contribute to a shared team library of resources
- Help administer and record attendance and participant progress data
- Support continuous quality improvement
What it takes
- Currently enrolled in or holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or coaching children and youth
- Experience with English Language Development (ELD) and/or incorporating ELD principles into sessions
- Experience working with English Language Learners and refugee youth
- Knowledge of ESL/ELD instructional practices and strategies
- Ability to create and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and workshops
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Is the internship remote or in-office?
The internship is in-office with a minimum of 15 hours per week required.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid, but interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day.
How do I apply for this internship?
To apply, click 'Apply Now' at the top of the page and submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three references. The deadline to apply is August 21st, 2026.
What are the key qualifications required for this internship?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree, experience teaching or mentoring, and knowledge of ELD instructional practices.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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