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.

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.

• 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.