Bridgeport Refugee Youth Intern

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is seeking a dedicated and motivated intern to support our refugee youth team. The youth services intern works with the youth services coordinator and the refugee services staff to implement programming and support for school-aged children. The intern will work with the team to prepare for the youth Summer English Academy program. Responsibilities may also include supporting CIRI’s after-school program, helping students succeed in school, helping families explore alternative school options, guiding students through college and summer camp applications, and coordinating extracurricular programming for school-aged kids.

Duration and Schedule: This is an unpaid internship position requiring a commitment of 8-15 hours per week for a duration of one semester. The schedule is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate the intern's academic requirements. The internship would run from August to December.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Social Work, International Relations, Human Services, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Fluency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto) is a plus.