Early Childhood Education Summer 2026 Intern - Unpaid

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Louisville, KY, US
Unpyid position
Current undergraduate or recent graduate status
Reliable personal vehicle or transportation access
Fluency in spoken and written english
The International Rescue Committee seeks an intern to assist refugee youth and families in navigating the U.S. education system in Louisville

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee seeks an intern to assist refugee youth and families in navigating the U.S. education system in Louisville.
  • This unpaid role requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for at least three months to support pre-k applications and kindergarten enrollment.
  • Interns will gain hands-on experience in educational programming while connecting clients to community resources and ensuring data confidentiality.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee seeks an intern to assist refugee youth and families in navigating the U.S. education system in Louisville.

Salary

Unpaid position

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current undergraduate or recent graduate status
  • Reliable personal vehicle or transportation access
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially
  • Strong intercultural communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in languages spoken by client groups
  • Experience with educational programming
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Desire to collaborate on team initiatives
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Must be current student or within 12 months of graduation
  • Access to reliable personal transportation required
  • U.S. citizenship or compliant visa/work authorization required
  • English fluency mandatory; other languages desired

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or active compliant visa/work authorization

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