Middle School Alliance (MSA) - Bilingual Program Assistant

International Rescue Committee; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starting at $163/mo

Dental starting at $6.50/mo

Vision starting at $5/mo

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement savings plan with 3-

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Middle School Alliance Bilingual Program Assistant to support River City Middle School programs. On-site, the assistant will work 4-7pm, Monday through Thursday, during three 10-week trimester cycles.

Responsibilities include sign-in, dismissal, family engagement, recruitment and intake, and promoting inclusive access. The role emphasizes safe, youth-centered learning and collaboration with school staff and partners.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience in youth development, education, afterschool programming, or community-based programming.
• Proficient in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Experience working with middle school youth, school communities, or after-school programming strongly preferred.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibility for other staff.

Responsibilities

• Site Operation Support: manage sign-in, snack distribution, dismissal, and site transitions.
• Student Recruitment & Family Engagement: recruit, enroll, communicate schedules and transportation, and promote inclusive access.
• Program Quality & Continuous Improvement: support safe, engaging, youth-centered learning environments and report concerns.
• Relationship Management & Communication: build relationships with teachers, families, partners, and youth.
• Safety, Supervision & Risk Management: ensure proper supervision during transitions and transport; report incidents.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Youth development

Strong communication

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement. This position has an end date of June, 04, 2027.

Job Overview

The Middle School Alliance (MSA) Bilingual Program Assistant will support programming at River City Middle School. The Assistant will assist with sign in and site programming, dismissal, family engagement, recruitment and intakes. The assistant will be on site from 4-7pm Monday through Thursday during three 10 week trimester programs.

Major Responsibilities

• Site Operation Support: MSA Coordinator with students signing in and enforcing program and school rules. Assist with snack distribution, dismissal procedures, and site transitions. Assist with events, special activities, and school-based initiatives. Assist in administering program evaluations.
• Student Recruitment & Family Engagement: Support student recruitment and enrollment efforts. Assist with family communication regarding programming schedules, attendance expectations, transportation updates, and special events. Promote inclusive access to OST opportunities and support student participation across diverse student populations. Build and maintain positive relationships with youth and families to encourage consistent engagement and participation.
• Program Quality & Continuous Improvement: Support program providers in creating safe, engaging, and youth-centered learning environments. Communicate concerns related to quality, consistency, youth engagement, or operational effectiveness to MSA leadership. Gather and communicate feedback from youth, families, providers, and school staff to support continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management & Communication: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teachers, providers, families, community partners, and youth. Represent the MSA program positively within school communities and partner spaces, referring policy, partnership, or contractual matters to MSA leadership.
• Safety, Supervision & Risk Management: Assist in ensuring students are properly supervised during transitions, programming, transportation, and dismissal. Maintain awareness of site safety concerns and communicate incidents promptly to MSA leadership.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of related experience in youth development, education, afterschool programming, or community-based programming.
• Proficient in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Experience working with middle school youth, school communities, or after-school programming strongly preferred.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibility for other staff.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and function effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in Spanish and English.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and manage multiple routine priorities in a fast-paced environment, using established program procedures.
• Knowledge of Positive Youth Development and youth engagement practices preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality implementation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established program guideline and maintain professionalism in school and community settings.

Working Environment

Primarily an in-person, school-based environment across assigned middle school sites, with standard office/administrative time for planning and reporting.

Compensation

(\$19.50 - \$21.50). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the 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.

Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at \$163/month
• dental starting at \$6.50/month
• vision starting at \$5/month
• flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
• disability and life insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.