Digital Literacy Intern (UNPAID) Fall/Spring

TITLE:  Digital Literacy Intern Fall/Spring (UNPAID) 
LOCATION:  Wichita, KS
START
DATE:  Fall 2024
DURATION:  2 semesters (Fall 2024- Spring 2025)
SALARY:  UNPAID

This
position reports to: EDUCATION
MANAGER

BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading
nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and
resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent
conflict. In addition, the IRC in Kansas provides community outreach, education
and training, and case management services to victims of human trafficking and
other at-risk individuals and families are served through employment services,
job readiness training, adult education and immigration services.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Digital Literacy Intern
will develop digital literacy curriculum for people of all abilities by
incorporating a variety of technologies into instruction. This intern will work
with Adult Education instructors and Employment Caseworkers to plan lessons
that integrate components of ESL, child development and computer skills. S/he
may also help with administrative tasks. Must be comfortable working with
clients from a variety of backgrounds.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the design, development and implementation of additional computer training curricula and digital literacy classes. 
  
• Plan daily lesson plans that include objectives, instructional activities with differentiated instruction and assessments that are appropriate to the skill level, needs and interest of the students in the program. 
  
• Maintain the computer lab and an inventory of information and technology equipment. 
  
• Provide quality instruction that fosters an academic learning climate and that actively supports teaching and learning. Assist clients in applying for and renewing benefits. 
  
• Assist in the developing and implementing tools to recruit and retain students. 
  Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to provide additional assistance to users as needed. 
• Provide one-on-one digital literacy support for students. 
• Teach entry level computer basic programs such as, but not limited to: 
  Keyboarding  
  Internet and browsing  
  Word processing  
  Emailing  
  Computer and internet safety  

LEARNING
OUTCOMES:

• Intern will develop critical thinking skills, client services skills, and intercultural social work skills.
  
• Intern will learn how to manage classes and supporting services within the established requirements, to provide the best service possible to vulnerable populations. 
  
• In-depth training will be
  provided for interns to understand IRC programming and the various needs of
  clients accessing IRC services. Intern will learn about the IRC locally and
  globally, the available services to refugees and ORR-eligible clients in Wichita,
  Kansas. 

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients.
  Comfort working with diverse populations and English language learners. 
  
• Familiar with basic office equipment 
  Experience working in social work/social services preferred, but not required.   
  
• Current
  enrolled or recent undergraduate level studies in Education, Social Work,
  International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field. 
  
• Language:
  Multilingual preferred but not required. Translation experience is a plus.
  
• Cultural
  awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a powerful
  desire to help refugees to adjust to life in the U.S. 
  
• Strong
  organizational skills with high attention to detail 
  
• Culturally
  competent and effective communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated
  ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. 
  
• Patience,
  understanding, flexibility with a consistent positive attitude. 
  
• Engaged
  in learning about broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local
  efforts. 
  
• Willing
  to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.