International Rescue Committee
Youth Services Coordinator
International Rescue Committee, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
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Youth Services Coordinator
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International Rescue Committee
Background RAI Education & Youth programs support displaced children to make a positive adjustment to their new communities, pursue their educational goals, and develop the social emotional assets to support holistic well-being. The IRC in Silver Spring serves approximately 2,000 individuals per year, including hundreds of youth clients aged 0‑24.
Job Overview The Youth Services Coordinator oversees the delivery of the Youth Mentorship Program, supervises a small team of direct service staff, and supports collaboration across IRC Silver Spring’s Youth and Education programs. The primary focus of this role is implementing the Youth Mentorship Program, including volunteer recruitment and onboarding, staff support, youth connections to post‑secondary education and career resources, and accurate data management. The position also supports other holistic youth programming, including summer academy, field trips, and after‑school programs. The coordinator reports to the Program Supervisor and works closely with the Silver Spring Youth and Education team, IRC staff, volunteer mentors, and community partners.
Major Responsibilities
Coordinate IRC Refugee Youth Mentoring program, serving youth aged 15‑24
Coordinate additional IRC youth programs including summer academy, field trips, after‑school programs and more
Ensure grant compliance, documentation and outcome measurement. Implement quality control measures including case file review, case note review and service checks
Draft accurate and timely data and narrative program reports
Supervise a small team of staff implementing IRC youth and education programs. Provide structured support through weekly check‑ins and annual performance reviews
Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and supervision in the Youth Mentorship Program
Identify and share best practices for youth mentoring and immigrant youth programs delivery. Develop content and deliver training to IRC staff, volunteer youth mentors, public school staff and refugee youth using both in‑person and virtual formats
Ensure IRC staff and volunteers follow safeguarding policies for the wellbeing of youth
Represent IRC at external functions, primarily with volunteers, relevant school or student groups, education providers, and youth service organizations
Participation in regular organization and team meetings
Complete administrative tasks and office functions by deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum two years’ experience providing direct services to immigrant youth, preferably including mentoring, tutoring, teaching, and/or curriculum development for English Language Learners
Experience leading youth mentorship programs, including mentor training, mentor‑mentee matching, safeguarding and follow‑up
Experience coaching and guiding staff, volunteers and young adults
Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality program documentation and data
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and command of databases and platforms
Strong in‑person and virtual workshop/training coordination skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in a language of IRC participants is a plus
Working Environment
Combination of standard office working environment and field work in a variety of locations including schools, homes or field trip sites. On‑site 4 days/week
Local travel. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle
Some schedule flexibility, to accommodate for after‑school, evening and weekend activities
Compensation: (Pay Range: $29.00 - $31.50)
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403(b) retirement savings plan 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.
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Youth Services Coordinator
role at
International Rescue Committee
Background RAI Education & Youth programs support displaced children to make a positive adjustment to their new communities, pursue their educational goals, and develop the social emotional assets to support holistic well-being. The IRC in Silver Spring serves approximately 2,000 individuals per year, including hundreds of youth clients aged 0‑24.
Job Overview The Youth Services Coordinator oversees the delivery of the Youth Mentorship Program, supervises a small team of direct service staff, and supports collaboration across IRC Silver Spring’s Youth and Education programs. The primary focus of this role is implementing the Youth Mentorship Program, including volunteer recruitment and onboarding, staff support, youth connections to post‑secondary education and career resources, and accurate data management. The position also supports other holistic youth programming, including summer academy, field trips, and after‑school programs. The coordinator reports to the Program Supervisor and works closely with the Silver Spring Youth and Education team, IRC staff, volunteer mentors, and community partners.
Major Responsibilities
Coordinate IRC Refugee Youth Mentoring program, serving youth aged 15‑24
Coordinate additional IRC youth programs including summer academy, field trips, after‑school programs and more
Ensure grant compliance, documentation and outcome measurement. Implement quality control measures including case file review, case note review and service checks
Draft accurate and timely data and narrative program reports
Supervise a small team of staff implementing IRC youth and education programs. Provide structured support through weekly check‑ins and annual performance reviews
Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and supervision in the Youth Mentorship Program
Identify and share best practices for youth mentoring and immigrant youth programs delivery. Develop content and deliver training to IRC staff, volunteer youth mentors, public school staff and refugee youth using both in‑person and virtual formats
Ensure IRC staff and volunteers follow safeguarding policies for the wellbeing of youth
Represent IRC at external functions, primarily with volunteers, relevant school or student groups, education providers, and youth service organizations
Participation in regular organization and team meetings
Complete administrative tasks and office functions by deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum two years’ experience providing direct services to immigrant youth, preferably including mentoring, tutoring, teaching, and/or curriculum development for English Language Learners
Experience leading youth mentorship programs, including mentor training, mentor‑mentee matching, safeguarding and follow‑up
Experience coaching and guiding staff, volunteers and young adults
Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality program documentation and data
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and command of databases and platforms
Strong in‑person and virtual workshop/training coordination skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in a language of IRC participants is a plus
Working Environment
Combination of standard office working environment and field work in a variety of locations including schools, homes or field trip sites. On‑site 4 days/week
Local travel. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle
Some schedule flexibility, to accommodate for after‑school, evening and weekend activities
Compensation: (Pay Range: $29.00 - $31.50)
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403(b) retirement savings plan 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.
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