JOB DESCRIPTION

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, quarterlyprogram 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.

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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.

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.