Adult Education Intern
SCOPE OF WORK: Intern will assist the program Coordinator in supporting diverse client short-and long-term goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enroll adult students and in appropriate classes around NJ
- Keep track of client communication and follow-up on attendance
- Maintain timely databases on the different tracking systems
- Be an advocate for clients’ educational needs with external education service providers
- Attend weekly supervision meetings with the program Coordinator
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The Adult Education Intern will:
- Get hands-on experience working with refugee populations soon after they arrive in the US
- Learn about the refugee resettlement process in NJ
- Build communication and outreach skills with different stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS:
- Comfort working with refugees and immigrants from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations, comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in MS Office suite(especially Excel)
- Responsible, flexible, and dedicated
- Reliable: will commit to term and hours listed above
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Experience teaching Adults or English language learners a plus
- Bilingual speaking abilities highly desirable(Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Pashto, Dari, or Farsi)