Lit Peer Mentor-1

International Rescue Committee Inc

New York, United States
Base: $22.50; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Fully remote
Positive role model for students
Uphold linguistically supportive environment
Assist with classroom management
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people survive and reclaim their futures

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people survive and reclaim their futures.
  • Peer Mentors will support newly arrived immigrant youth in a six-week summer academy, focusing on academic and social-emotional growth, serving as positive role models.
  • The IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package in the US, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people survive and reclaim their futures.

Salary

Base: $22.50; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA, 403b retirement savings plans with matching, disability & life insurance, Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Positive role model for students
  • Uphold linguistically supportive environment
  • Assist with classroom management
  • Supervise student meals and arrival/dismissal
  • Attend all field trips
  • Support students navigating cultural differences

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven, passionate change-maker
  • Experience with refugee and immigrant communities
  • Experience working with children/peers
  • Second language proficiency highly desirable

Key Requirements

  • Minimum age 17+
  • Rising high school senior
  • Participant in good standing with IRC’s Leaders in Training program
  • Residing in or near New York City
  • Ability to travel to and from the site
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required
  • Must pass background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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