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3 people are interested
Fall Semester Citizenship Literacy Program Intern
ORGANIZATION: International Institute of St. Louis
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3 people are interested
The Citizenship Literacy Program Intern will assist the Citizenship Project Specialist in meeting educational needs of clients who require intensive literacy instruction, and provide administrative support for Special and Core Programs. Responsibilities will include:
- Tutor non-literate refugees and immigrants in the Citizenship Literacy Tutorial program
- Assist in monitoring clients and tutors during Citizenship Literacy Tutorial program
- Assist in daily assessment and preparation of client work
- Substitute teach in the Citizenship Literacy Tutorial program as needed
- Assist with record keeping for Special and Core programs as requested
- Assist in creation of Special Programs materials as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Native speaker proficiency in English
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently
- Dependable and punctual
- Cultural sensitivity and flexibility essential
- Strong preference for at least one year of college toward a degree in Education, English, International Studies, Linguistics, Foreign Language or like field of study
- Time commitment: Afternoons: Monday-Thursday, minimum of 14 hours/week between the hours of 12:30-4:00 pm, minimum of 10 weeks duration (minimum of 140 hours total) OR Evenings: Monday-Wednesday,minimum of 10 hours/week between the hours of 5:00-8:30 pm, minimum of 10 weeks duration (minimum of 100 hours total)
BENEFITS: Authentic work experience in office and classroom environments in a nationally recognized not-for-profit; Interaction with diverse populations; Make a significant contribution to the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the department
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Emily Ratchford at ratchforde@iistl.org.
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About International Institute of St. Louis
Location:
3654 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118, US
Mission Statement
We help immigrants and their families become productive Americans and champion ethnic diversity as a cultural and economic strength.
Description
Immersion
We have had a hand in the resettlement and integration of nearly every new immigrant population in St. Louis for almost 95 years. We work with newcomers to provide initial housing, jobs and orientation and health support as needed. Later we provide citizenship and other community integration services - so vital during what is, for many immigrants, a lifelong adjustment process.
Investment
Awareness is growing that immigrants add economic value to our community and state as consumers, workers and entrepreneurs. When they start businesses as a disproportionately large number of them do, they create jobs and wealth for our entire community. Providing technical support and microloans to immigrants yields a high payback for everyone.
Inclusion
Newcomers and long-timers must appreciate and value one another to successfully live and work together. There must also be ways for them to communicate and learn from each other. We are the St. Louis region's authority on issues that involve connecting immigrants and the wider community. We offer fee-based multilingual communication solutions so companies can take greater advantage of the growing global business market; recruit and retain a multicultural workforce; and build a larger multicultural customer base. We also produce the annual Festival of Nations, which showcases multicultural performances, demonstrations, and food. Offered free to the general public, the festival draws more than 140,000 visitors together while raising money and awareness for people-in-need.
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3654 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63118
DATE POSTED
September 2, 2014
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