Digital Inclusion Intern

TL;DR

Digital Inclusion Intern: Supporting refugee families and individuals by providing access to the internet, digital devices, and STEM learning opportunities with an accent on distribution, training, and troubleshooting. Focus on creating educational content and collecting data to promote digital learning and awareness.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA

Company

The hirify.global (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.

What you will do

• Support the distribution of computers and digital devices to refugee clients.
• Provide one-on-one and small group training on smartphone and computer basics.
• Assist with digital literacy and STEM education programs for youth and adults.
• Collaborate in creating short educational videos that promote digital learning and awareness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and help clients navigate common device challenges.
• Collect data, document activities, and prepare monthly progress reports.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and attentive to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience teaching technology basics or troubleshooting devices preferred.
• Experience working with refugees or diverse communities is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Committed to at least 10 weeks, with a minimum of 10 hours per week (15 preferred).
• Comfortable with in-person visits to clients’ homes and community sites.
• Adhere to IRC workplace and volunteer policies, including dress code.
• Fluent in English; additional refugee languages (Swahili, Arabic, Dari, etc.) are highly valued.
• Must pass an IRC background check (including driving history report).

Culture & Benefits

• IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
• The Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
• 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.
• US Benefits include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance, dental, and vision, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.