INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (IAP) TUTOR - ASSISTING ESOL STUDENTS

Volunteering opportunities are currently remote until further notice

Education Services Program: Volunteering in the Education Services offers a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in immigration, education and social justice. Our Education team is dedicated to providing holistic support to immigrants as they strive to integrate into their new communities and economies. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a positive difference in the lives of adult immigrants, to learn new skills and to gain a deep appreciation for a diverse range of cultures. Education Services provides many programs, including ESOL classes, ESOL conversation groups, citizenship tutoring, individualized career coaching, and computer literacy classes. The ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people is key for any role in this program. 

Rian Immigrant Center is currently recruiting new IAP tutors to support our immigrant student community as our students face mounting obstacles to employment and struggle to provide for their families. IAP tutors are NOT required to be native English language speakers or US citizens. It is preferable that they are familiar with the language learning process and/or the experience of living in a foreign culture or within 2+ cultures simultaneously, as this promotes empathy for our students’ lived experience.

Our Individual Achievement Program (IAP) provides adult immigrants with one-to-one coaching that supports them in achieving short-term and long-term career and education goals. Adults enrolled in our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes are eligible to participate in the IAP, in which they can work one-on-one with a tutor to make progress toward their educational and professional goals. This work may include preparing a resume, applying to jobs, preparing for job interviews, exploring job training programs, and exploring continuing education opportunities such as taking the HiSET/GED or TABE test or enrolling in higher education. We pride ourselves on providing individualized support that meets the personal, professional and cultural needs of our students.

TIME COMMITMENT: 1+ hours per week during or after business hours, but flexible schedules are welcome (hours negotiable). 

DATES: Ongoing 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Weekly one-on-one online meetings with students who are looking to begin, resume or advance their careers or education in the U.S.
• Assisting with students’ search for job or training programs 
• Assisting with drafting and polishing resumes and cover letters 
• Assisting with developing a personal brand and creating/utilizing a LinkedIn account
• Providing instruction and practice opportunities for professional email, phone and text etiquette 
• Preparing students for interviews by practicing common questions or conducting mock interviews 
• Providing insights into American (specifically Northeastern) work culture and expectations around communication and workplace etiquette 
• Researching opportunities for students’ advancement in their desired field/industry within the Greater Boston area 
• Sharing online resources with other IAP tutors and the Program Manager
• Attending IAP tutor meetings and trainings with the Program Manager and other tutors
• Providing weekly written updates to track student progress 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal experience and knowledge of the US job search process and US work culture, particularly within the Greater Boston area 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written)
• Excellent listening skills 
• Empathy, intercultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse cultural perspectives
• Proficiency with online video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom, Google Hangout,  and WhatsApp
• Familiarity with Google Suite -- Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail
• Strong research and networking skills 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Personal experience of studying another language 
• Verbal ability to encourage, support, praise, and promote confidence in others
• Community or professional experience with adult immigrants/refugees, preferred
• Bilingual, or multilingual language skills, preferred 
• Experience traveling/studying/living/working outside of the US, preferred
• Deep, personal commitment to helping adult immigrants in the Greater Boston area succeed economically, professionally, and personally

HOW TO APPLY:

If interested, please apply online at https://www.riancenter.org/volunteer-application/ - please also upload your resume using this link.  A short cover letter can also be included if desired in order to outline your interest and suitability for the position (optional).  You can also email volunteering@riancenter.org 

The Rian Immigrant Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds and language