ESL Coordination Intern: Coordinate in-home ESL tutoring program.

• Organize in-home ESL tutor training through partnership with Intercambio
• Pair in-home tutors with clients and complete initial placement tests
• Order materials and provide support to tutors and clients as needed’
• Collaborate with various ESL providers to coordinate on curriculum and materials
• Administrative tasks as needed, including case noting enrollments, attendance and interactions

Number of intern positions available: 1
Supervisor: Pola Laskus
Start date: ASAP
Time commitment: 10 hrs

General information

• 3-4 month commitment. Hours per week varies by position
• Hours must be completed during normal business hours (i.e. Monday-Friday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm unless otherwise stated)
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree program or pursuing a relevant career
• An interest in international and refugee issues
• Must be reliable and willing to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible and willing to help other teams and departments as needed
• A willingness to learn about the diverse ethnic backgrounds of clients and adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
• Ability and willingness to drive clients to and from appointments and/or help teach clients to take public transportation
• Proficiency in other languages, particularly Arabic, Somali, Farsi, Dari or Swahili highly desirable