Requisition ID: req59069 Job Title: Education AmeriCorps Sector: Education Employment Category: Fixed Term Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: USD 24,500.00 - 24,500.00 Annually Location: Charlottesville, VA USA Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Scope of Service: The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Youth Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term personal, educational and career goals. This position reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor. Responsibilities: + Assist with the planning, coordination, and leading of various activities, such as after school sessions, workshops on a variety of social-emotional learning topics, tutoring, job shadowing, and others as needed + Coordinate program volunteers + Document attendance and related program information + Provide transportation to participants to attend group activities as needed + Assess needs of families and youth enrolling in program(s) + Assist with orientations, intakes, and school enrollments + Recruit and screen potential mentors and facilitate matches with youth + Provide follow-up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing participation and success + Research and provide career pathway information to participants + Assist clients as needed in enrolling in preschool, GED, training programs, and enrichment activities + Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed + Support Youth Program staff by assisting with data entry and scheduling meetings Requirements: + Demonstrated interest in education, working with youth, or social work + Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is strongly desired + Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) + Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation + Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident + Must be at least 18 years old + Must commit to one full year of service + Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service. + Must complete a National Service Criminal History check Qualifications