About the role#
World Relief is seeking a Youth Fellow to support refugee and immigrant students in Durham. This part-time position involves 20 hours of work per week. You will work with the Refugee and Immigrant Youth Services team to develop programming and assist families with school-related needs. This is a limited-term role funded through June 30, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the RIYS team to develop youth services for refugee and immigrant students.
- Help families navigate school registration and enrollment processes.
- Facilitate interpretation for parent and teacher conferences.
- Coordinate communication between schools and parents by translating forms or working with bilingual assistants.
- Support student participation in tutoring and mentorship activities.
- Serve as Chair or Co-Chair of the Youth Advisory Council to help inform program development.
- Meet weekly with your supervisor for feedback and planning.
- Track program data and manage case notes using internal databases.
What you'll need#
- A mature and personal Christian faith.
- Ability to affirm World Relief's Core Beliefs and Statement of Faith.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities.
- A demonstrated understanding of the refugee or immigrant experience.
- Preference is given to candidates fluent in languages spoken by clients, such as Arabic, Dari, Spanish, or Swahili.
- A valid North Carolina driver's license is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Durham, North Carolina.
- The position follows a hybrid schedule, with 70% of time spent in the office and 30% working from home.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About World Relief
World Relief is a nonprofit organization founded in 1944. It operates from headquarters in Towson, Maryland, and employs 1,878 people. The organization works with churches and communities to address global crises. Its specialties include refugee resettlement, disaster response, and immigration services.
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