Youth Fellow

World Relief

. Work closely with the Refugee and Immigrant Youth Services Team to develop research-driven youth services for refugee and immigrant youth in the Triangle .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesEntry Level💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong cultural competence and the ability to engage effectively with refugee and immigrant youth and their families. Proficient in case management, community event planning, and utilizing technology for program tracking and communication.

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Cultural CompetenceCase ManagementFluency In Another LanguageCommunity Event PlanningBasic Technology Skills

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementFluency In Another LanguageBasic Technology SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordGoogle SuiteESL Testing SetupSchool RegistrationProgram Data TrackingMentorship Support

Soft Skills

Strong InitiativeSelf-Starter AttitudeAbility To MultitaskOrganizational SkillsStrong English Skills

Tools & Technologies

World Relief Case Management DatabasesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordGoogle SuiteOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Refugee ServicesImmigrant ServicesYouth ServicesNonprofit SectorCulturally Diverse Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the Refugee and Immigrant Youth Services Team to develop research-driven youth services for refugee and immigrant youth in the Triangle
Support students and parents in identifying and addressing challenges faced by refugee and immigrant learners
Support school registration and enrollment through application completion, ESL testing setup, and school entry meetings
Participate in large-group mentorship meetings, after-school programming, and in-school programming
Support case management, including parent-teacher communication, school paperwork, and direct or coordinated interpretation
Provide transportation to school events and programming activities to deepen student and caregiver engagement
Plan school-community events for target student families in their own languages
Support implementation of the summer enrichment program
Meet weekly with the RIYS team supervisor for troubleshooting, brainstorming, accountability, and feedback
Use World Relief case management databases to track program data and complete case notes as needed
Serve, when relevant, as Chair or Co-Chair of the Youth Advisory Council and use participant voices to inform World Relief programs
Perform other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mature and personal Christian faith
Commitment to World Relief’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity, and the National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of The Nation document
Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to pass MVR standards
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Entrepreneurial skills, self-starter attitude, strong initiative, and development skills
Basic technology skills and openness to growth using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google Suite products including Google Drive
Desire to explore refugee resettlement, children and youth services, and/or the nonprofit sector as a career
Willingness to learn and be coached, particularly around prioritization, multitasking, and organization in a fluid environment
Ability to work with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated understanding of the refugee or immigrant experience through lived experience or professional engagement
Demonstrated cultural competence and experience working effectively across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives
Strong English skills, verbal and written
Fluency in another language spoken by populations served, such as Arabic, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Rohingya, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, or Vietnamese
Personal or professional experience working with immigrant, refugee, or newcomer students and families in U.S. educational settings
Preferred: Experience as a student in World Relief Durham’s Refugee and Immigrant Youth Services programming
Preferred: Experience as a student in Durham Public Schools or other U.S. schools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package for part-time employees working 25+ hours per week
Employee discount program for part-time employees working 25+ hours per week
Intentional support and mentorship
Hands-on professional development experience
Opportunity for a one-year fellowship extension
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
EEO/AA employer
Drug-free workplace