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.
The Program Supervisor - Youth & Education oversees IRC’s portfolio of after-school, weekend, and summer academic and mentoring programs that serve humanitarian immigrant youth and their families, with a primary focus on youth aged 12-24. The supervisor leads program delivery; supervises a team of staff; contributes to program development and serves as a liaison between IRC, public schools, families, and youth program partners. This position reports to the Program Manager, supports 2-3 direct reports and collaborates closely with program leads across the office.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; advanced degree in education, child psychology, public administration, social work, international affairs or other relevant field.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years progressive work experience in education and/or youth development.
• Minimum of one years’ experience leading education programs including program design and development, staff supervision, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with English Language learners.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Proven organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines. Flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure is essential.
• Experience maintaining high-quality program data and drafting narrative reports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop staff professionally and manage for outcomes.
• Strong relationship building and networking skills; ability to navigate internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
• Experience monitoring spending per program budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work successfully in cross cultural environment.
• Ability to analyze complexity and work with leadership team to provide guidance.
• Strong oral and written English communication.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: