Internships

The intern will work closely with the ESL Program staff to supplement program activities and enhance services to the students. Responsibilities include: assisting with ESL classes and the Family Literacy tutoring program; assisting in entering student data into various tracking systems; running reports regarding student and classroom performance; creating and implementing motivational strategies to encourage student success; developing online curriculum for use in ESL classes; attending ESL group events; developing and maintaining methods for measurement of student success and a curriculum effectiveness. Students with an interest in adult education, ESL or immigrant services are highly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French or other languages valued.

Schedule: Flexible M-F from 9 am – 5 pm minimum 8 hrs /wk. 

The intern will work closely with the Immigration and Refugee Services Program staff to supplement program activities and enhance services to the clients. Responsibilities are wide-ranging and depend on intern’s skills and interest, but may include: assisting with the implementation of a cultural or legal orientation program; organizing group events; developing and managing relationships with parishes, universities and community-based organizations; designing more effective client intake processes and program monitoring tools; assisting in entering client information into various tracking systems; running client services reports.  The intern may also be involved in grant research and grant writing to support and expand the services of each program. He/she must have strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain effective and professional work relationships.

Students with an interest in social services, social policy, or immigrant and refugee issues are highly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Spanish, Arbaic, Burmese or other languages valued.

Schedule: Remote, flexible, Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) with possible evening or weekend workshop time. 

The Unaccompanied Children Social Services Team hosts Bilingual Spanish School of Social Work interns interested in working with immigrants and refugees. Interns work directly with clients delivering services ranging from psychoeducation to individual counseling. Graduate students gain experience working on community engagement projects, co-facilitating group counseling, and case management. The internship focuses on developing clinical skills and working with community partners to provide wraparound social services.

This is an in-person internship. Students with an interest in micro-level social services, and macro-level immigrant and refugee policy issues are encouraged to apply. Spanish language fluency is required.

Schedule: Flexible M-F from 9 am – 5 pm minimum 8 hrs /wk.