Youth Program Specialist, VRISE

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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. Job Overview The vision of the IRC Seattle Youth and Education Program is that youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds have the skills and resources necessary to pursue a future of opportunity. The program advances this vision by providing educational and enrichment opportunities that support school-aged youth in recovering missed learning, adjusting to new school environments, developing English language proficiency, and building positive community connections. The Youth Program Specialist will support virtual spring and summer programming by delivering 2–4 virtual classes per week and providing essential administrative and program support. Core responsibilities include enrolling students, sending program reminders, ensuring students have required materials, contributing to program reporting, and performing other duties as assigned. The specialist will work closely with the Senior VRISE Program Coordinator to ensure high-quality virtual learning experiences for newcomer elementary-aged youth. Major Responsibilities: •Support IRC’s Youth Program Coordinator in the planning, preparation, and facilitation of the afterschool VRISE and VSRISE programs. •Support the planning and lead large and small group activities and lessons in English literacy, grammar, art, and social-emotional learning. •With support from the Youth Program Coordinator, develop assessment methods to collect robust data and evidence of program effectiveness. Lead implementation of assessments with virtual elementary programs. •Facilitate program outreach and enrollment by calling or meeting with families at school buildings or events to explain IRC’s Youth and Education Programs, answer questions, and assist families in completing program enrollment forms and providing eligibility documentation. •Maintain regular communication with teachers and parents about program activities and projects, such as email newsletters with a brief description and highlights of activities completed in program. Work with teachers and/or parents if students have specific learning needs. •Provide academic support and guidance for newcomer students at partnering schools during the school day by either leading small pull-out groups, or by providing push-in support during large group classroom instruction. •Create safe and healing learning spaces and build supportive relationships with newcomer students utilizing a trauma-informed approach to support students’ academic success and social-emotional development. •Lead ETO data entry and data analysis for elementary virtual reading programming •Provide training and supervision to interns and volunteers, as appropriate •Participate in program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the IRC team. •Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency. •Other related duties as assigned. Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Senior Youth Program Coordinator Indirect Reporting: Senior Youth and Education Program Manager Position directly supervises: Interns, volunteers Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Youth Program Specialists, Youth Program Team, other IRC Seattle staff External: Teachers at partner school districts, Contacts at partner organizations Job Requirements: •High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; BA in Education, Teaching, Child/Youth Development or other relevant field or equivalent experience preferred. •1 years’ experience working with elementary-age students; classroom teaching experience or experience in tutoring or academic enrichment programs desired (i.e. summer or day camps, youth groups, after school programs, sports/recreation programs, or clubs). •Experience working with multilingual students and families. •Written and spoken proficiency in English, and professional proficiency in Dari and Pashto. •Cross-cultural experience: connection and experience working with communities from refugee and/or immigrant backgrounds. •Experience and proficiency utilizing online platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint.) •Committed to anti-racism and ongoing learning and growth in diversity, equity, and inclusion. •Flexible and adaptable to changing program and student needs. •Team player willing to provide support to other staff and students. Working Environment: •This position operates in a hybrid format, encompassing in-person and remote work •Need access to reliable high-speed internet from remote office or ability to work from IRC’s office in SeaTac. •Need access to reliable transportation to travel and work off-site at program distribution delivery events in Tukwila, Auburn, Kent, Everett, and Federal Way. •Typical schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 1:00-6:00. Schedule may shift depending on program needs. Compensation: ( Pay Range: $27- $29 ) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Keywords: International Rescue Committee, Seattle , Youth Program Specialist, VRISE, Education / Teaching , Seattle, Washington