NYSA Youth Art Intern (Unpaid)
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![]() United States, New York, New York | |
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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. Scope of work: Location: Hybrid before NYSA start, in-person during NYSA Start Date: June 1, 2025 Duration: August 31, 2025 Position Reports to: Youth Education Supervisor Details: Interns will be expected to work 15-24 hours per week during the following times: Before NYSA starts (June 1 - June 30, 2025) - M-F 9am -5pm; After NYSA starts (July 1- August 15, 2025) - class will be held M-TH 3:30 - 5:00pm, but interns can come in M-TH 12:00 -5:00pm to help with administration, preparation, and instruction. After NYSA ends, interns may go back to M-F schedule, but may be asked to work on occasional Saturdays. The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities. As an introduction to the position, this brief, but concise overview of the role should give the reader an understanding of the important components of the job and how it fits into the mission of the program and IRC. The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived immigrant youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students ages 5 - 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and social emotional learning classes. This year, NYSA is launching an in-person after-school art class for newly arrived middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to develop visual literacy, creativity, and self-expression by introducing foundational drawing skills as well as offer practice with mixed media, field trips to galleries around the city, and meeting local visual artists. It will use a multi-lingual and trauma informed approach. The NYSA Youth Art Intern is expected to support the Youth Education team prepare and facilitate all aspects of this program. This will include preparation of materials, curriculum, coordinating field trip locations and guest speakers. During NYSA, the intern will be assisting in facilitation of 1.5 hour lessons. After NYSA, the intern will be asked to help portfolio editing and preparing for the fall student exhibition. Interns must be available to be in-person with the team at the school in Manhattan for full days of training on July 1-3, 2024 and 15-24 hours per week on Monday-Thursday during program days July 7- August 15, 2024. Before and after NYSA, interns can work on a hybrid schedule. RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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