Position Term: June 7, 2024 – August 30, 2024, expected to be in person for specific program dates:

            Training: July 1-3, 2024, 9am-5pm.
NYSA Program:  July 8, 2024 – August 16, 2024, Monday-Thursday 9am – 5pm. Minimum 15 hours per week, preference to candidate seeking more hours)

 

BACKGROUND:
Since 1999, the IRC has developed partnerships with New York City public schools, community-based organizations and local colleges and universities to support the positive development of refugee youth and their communities in New York City.  The Education & Learning department provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived 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. Field Trips are held on Fridays.

The Family Communications Intern will work with the Student Support Team to keep up-to-date records of student attendance. Additionally, the Family Communications Intern will conduct outreach to parents of students who are absent or tardy, using interpretation services if necessary; interns will also facilitate other family contact for purposes not related to behavioral concerns such as reminders of community events, field trips, etc. The Family Communications Intern will complete other tasks and duties as assigned by the Ops team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
With the Student Support Team (beginning of day)

With the Student Support Team (beginning of day):Participate in Student Support Team onboarding in June, attend all staff training, and be present for program meetings and staff development activities thereafterCompile attendance data in the excel tracker and/or other internal systems every morningConduct outreach to the families of absent/tardy students, using interpretation services as neededOther related tasks as assigned by Student Support Specialists or the supervisorWith the Ops Team (end of day):Facilitate programmatic outreach to families, reminding them of upcoming events and sending relevant infoAssist with interpretations of newsletters, memos, and moreOther related tasks as assigned by the Ops teamComplete all required reporting on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocolsParticipate in parent/teacher conferences during the AcademyOther relevant duties as assigned