Digital Inclusion Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee
United States, New Jersey, Elizabeth
Nov 08, 2024
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. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The IRC in New Jersey seeks interns/volunteers to support digital literacy learning among recently arrived adult refugees and immigrants who have fled persecution in their home country and are rebuilding their lives in New Jersey. The intern/volunteer will assist the Education and Learning manager and adult education coordinator to support computer lab inventory, digital literacy workshop instructions, and assist clients with internet services applications. DESIRED QUALITIES: Experience teaching ESOL/EFL to adults in group settings. Experience working with adult students from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills. Excellent classroom management skills and confidence facilitating both large and small groups. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to the position until the end of the session. Fluency or familiarity with Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Haitian Creole, or Swahili is a bonus, but not required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the computer lab and inventory of technology equipment. Set up new laptops for clients. Support clients for the internet applications and troubleshoot issues with the internet company. Facilitate small to large group basic digital literacy workshops using provided curriculum. Design customized lesson plans based on provided curriculum for student- centered learning activities. Create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning among program participants while interacting with diverse population. Record attendance and prepare lesson materials effectively. Other administrative work assigned. Willing to travel to Elizabeth for in-person instructions and onsite work. This position reports to the Adult Education Coordinator and Education and Learning Manager IRC leading the way From Harm To Home. 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. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.