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:

IRC Wichita has been assisting refuges since 2011. The Wichita office offers a range of services including trauma-informed family support, economic empowerment, education for youth and adults and immigration services. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home.

 

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Youth Education Coordinator will play a key role in designing, implementing, and growing the IRC’s mentorship program for youth aged 15-24 and the Early Refugee School Impact program. Under the direction of the Education Manager, the Youth education coordinator will develop and conduct outreach activities to engage mentors in the program, will develop the onboarding and training for mentors, will participate in the screening and selection of mentors, and will engage with and recruit youth between ages 15-24 to participate in the design of the program so that it meets their needs. The coordinator will ensure that high-quality mentorship activities are taking place, that program outcomes are being measured, and will oversee the implementation of supplemental activities for youth such as resume workshops, financial literacy trainings, career exploration, and other activities. In addition, the position will be responsible for overseeing the Early Refugee School Impact program for youth 0-5 and coordinate direct reports under the umbrella of youth programming. This position will actively engage clients, external stakeholders such as educational or workforce development institutions, and other IRC departments in Wichita. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the delivery of education and youth programming, including overseeing coordination of parent-caregiver engagements, parent capacity building and engagement services, and other academic and recreational activities.Provide supportive management to direct reports, build their capacity, identify opportunities for their growth, and empower them to build robust and engaging programs for youth and parents.Support the design of new programming to meet the needs of children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, driven by active collaboration with the clients that will be served by the program.Create and establish a process to recruit mentors volunteers in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator including training, retention, continuing education, and mentors support recognition initiatives. Design and implement an outreach, engagement, training, and retention strategy for high-quality mentors that can do goal planning and barrier removal for newcomer youth ages 15-24.Design and implement supplemental academic, recreational, and enrichment activities for participating youth, based on their preferences and goals.Collaborate with colleagues to receive referrals for eligible youth into the mentorship program, engage and enroll them in the program, ensuring the design meets their needs and is driven by their voice and feedback.Actively engage with the IRC’s technical unit for youth and education to strengthen program design and learn from other offices. Collaborate with the RSI team to respond to participant needs.Create and establish a process to recruit mentors volunteers in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator including training, retention, continuing education, and mentors support recognition initiatives. Build stakeholder relationships that enrich the opportunities and connections that the program can offer youth and build provider capacity to serve newcomer youth well.Ensure compliance with all program standards and  grant requirements in accordance with the State Office for Refugees (KSOR) programming requirements; including but not limited to, quarterly
program reports, semi-annual program reports, and monthly program reports.Maintain ongoing communication with colleagues on the status of the programs, clients, and outcomes, and provide timely reports on any management and contract compliance issues.Participate in resource development and the writing of grant proposals in support of the youth and education work of the IRC Wichita.Other duties as assigned. 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Education or related field.Minimum two years’ experience in education programs for children and youth, including previous experience    supervising staff or volunteers.Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced  environment.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural setting and with limited-English proficiency speakers.Fluency in English required. International work or study experience and second language abilities a plus; particularly in Spanish, French, Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, or other client language. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet research, and experience using databases and information gathering systems.Able to occasionally work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.Valid driver’s license and reliable access to an insured vehicle.

Working Environment:

Combination of working in a standard office environment and work in the community including meetings with community partners.Occasional weekend and/or evening work required.

 

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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.