VESL Intern
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an unpaid VESL Intern at their El Cajon, San Diego office to assist in teaching and developing materials for the VESL Plus Program.
- Role
- VESL Intern
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- El Cajon, San Diego, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Education & Training
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The VESL Plus Program focuses on helping newly-arrived refugees prepare for and find entry-level work through vocational English and work readiness training.
What you'll do
- Teaching/assisting in a non-traditional, multi-level, fast-paced English language classroom
- Assisting with on-going development of curricula, specifically with research and development of materials
- Assisting with program intake, collection and copying of required documents
- Helping to maintain well-organized client and cohort files, both digital and paper
- Assisting with tracking of student attendance
What it takes
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or TESOL/TFL Certificate program
- Overseas study experience and/or ESL teaching experience preferred
- Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds preferred
- Strong computer skills
- Comfortable using online platforms (Zoom, Teams) to engage with clients and staff
- Must be flexible, organized, and a self-starter
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The VESL Plus Internship is in-person at the El Cajon office in San Diego, CA.
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is an in-office internship with flexible hours within Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm PST.
What are the compensation details for this internship?
This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Qualifications include being currently enrolled in an undergraduate or TESOL/TFL Certificate program, overseas study experience and/or ESL teaching experience preferred, strong computer skills, comfort using online platforms to engage with clients and staff, and must be flexible, organized, and a self-starter.
How do I apply for this internship?
Please visit the IRC's career page at https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/ to apply.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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