Requisition ID: req47706
Job Title: Digital Literacy Intern Spring/Summer 2024 Unpaid
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Location: Wichita, KS USA
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description Title: Digital Literacy Intern Spring/ Summer 2024
Location: Wichita, KS - In person
Duration: Spring 2024 and Summer 2024
Position reports to: Education Manager
Hours: Part time - 12 -15 hours/week
Please note that this is an unpaidposition .
Background Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is aleading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection andresettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violentconflict. In addition, the IRC in Kansas provides community outreach, educationand training, and case management services to victims of human trafficking andother at-risk individuals and families are served through employment services,job readiness training, adult education and immigration services.
Job Description: The Digital Literacy Intern will developdigital literacy curriculum for people of all abilities by incorporating avariety of technologies into instruction. This intern will work with AdultEducation instructors and Employment Caseworkers to plan lessons that integratecomponents of ESL, child development and computer skills. S/he may also helpwith administrative tasks. Must be comfortable working with clients from avariety of backgrounds.
Activities: - Assist in the design, development and implementation of additional computer training curricula and digital literacy classes;
- Plan daily lesson plans that include objectives, instructional activities with differentiated instruction and assessments that are appropriate to the skill level, needs and interest of the students in the program;
- Maintain the computer lab and an inventory of information and technology equipment;
- Provide quality instruction that fosters an academic learning climate and that actively supports teaching and learning. Assist clients in applying for and renewing benefits;
- Assist in the developing and implementing tools to recruit and retain students;
- Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to provide additional assistance to users as needed;
- Provide one-on-one digital literacy support for students;
- Teach entry level computer basic programs such as, but not limited to:
Keyboarding
Internet and browsing
Word processing
Emailing
Computer and internet safety
Training: In-depth training will be provided for internsto understand IRC programming and the various needs of clients accessing IRCservices. A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRCclients.
Skills & Qualifications: Comfort working with diverse populations and English language learners.
Familiar with basic office equipment
Experience working in social work/social services preferred, but not required.
Learning outcomes: Intern will learn about the IRC locally and globally, the available services to refugees and ORR-eligible clients in Wichita, Kansas.
Intern will develop critical thinking skills, client services skills, and intercultural social work skills.
Intern will learn how to manage classes and supporting services within the established requirements, to provide the best service possible to vulnerable populations.
Time Commitment: For the sake of stability and continuity, the IRC asks for aminimum commitment of 6 months, with at least 12 hours per week. Monday-Thursday10am-1pm, Fridays (hours based on intern availability)
Training: In-depth training will be provided for interns regardingprogramming and the various needs of clients accessing services. A high-levelof confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients.
Skills & Qualifications: - Current enrolled or recent undergraduate level studies in Education, Social Work, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Language: Multilingual preferred but not required. Translation experience is a plus.
- Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a powerful desire to help refugees to adjust to life in the U.S.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Culturally competent and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Patience, understanding, flexibility with a consistent positive attitude.
- Engaged in learning about broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regardto race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age,marital status, veteran status or disability.
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