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Construction roles at International Rescue Committee range from field supervision and project coordination to facilities management supporting humanitarian operations across the U.S. IRC has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for specialized construction talent, making it a viable target for international candidates with hands-on technical expertise.
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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 worldwide for a better future.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Student Support Specialist will work with refugee students, parents, case work staff, and the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) to coordinate academic and civic integration and promote academic success in refugee students new to Abilene.
Responsibilities
Educational Case Management and Coaching
- Assess educational background of refugee students enrolled in the program, determine barriers to academic success, and develop an individualized educational service plan.
- Develop an academic support service plan with parents of school students enrolled into the program.
- Orient newly arrived school students and parents on the US education system and Abilene Independent School District regulations (Will be split by two staff members).
- Connect refugee students with tutoring resources.
- Refer students to IRC services or external partners as needed for medical and social support.
- Provide training and oversight to volunteer mentors for academic coaching group-based programming facilitation.
- Plan group-based student programming schedules and organize logistics.
- Develop meeting agendas and lesson plans.
- Facilitate group-based student group meetings and student Spring Break and Summer Academy activities in line with the program design and activity/lesson plans.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Monitor student attendance.
- Communicate with parents/caregivers on a regular basis.
- Provide cultural and refugee specific training to educational partners.
- Program documentation and reporting.
- Maintain program information and data collection systems in compliance with IRC standards and contractual obligations, contribute to strengthening program monitoring.
- Ensure program participants are properly enrolled and maintain student files, including educational assessments, service plans, case notes, and documentation of program outcomes.
- Ensure program data is consistently collected and entered in ETO and in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Contribute to program reporting for internal and external purposes.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Team Coordination
- Collaborate and communicate with Youth Programs team members and other office colleagues to ensure wraparound support for families served across departments.
- Collaborate with the volunteer coordinator on recruiting mentors.
- Ensure referrals across programs are followed up.
- Provide support and expertise to other youth programs and office teams related to supporting youth and family needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, preferably in the areas of education, psychology, or social work.
- Experience working with at-risk youth, specifically in the context of educational and social programs.
- Experience in case management and working with refugee and/or immigrant populations highly desirable.
- Demonstrated understanding of the US education system.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
- Ability to work hours conducive to meeting with middle and high school students outside of school.
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Range: $21.57 - $22.00
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. 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.
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.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 worldwide for a better future.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Student Support Specialist will work with refugee students, parents, case work staff, and the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) to coordinate academic and civic integration and promote academic success in refugee students new to Abilene.
Responsibilities
Educational Case Management and Coaching
- Assess educational background of refugee students enrolled in the program, determine barriers to academic success, and develop an individualized educational service plan.
- Develop an academic support service plan with parents of school students enrolled into the program.
- Orient newly arrived school students and parents on the US education system and Abilene Independent School District regulations (Will be split by two staff members).
- Connect refugee students with tutoring resources.
- Refer students to IRC services or external partners as needed for medical and social support.
- Provide training and oversight to volunteer mentors for academic coaching group-based programming facilitation.
- Plan group-based student programming schedules and organize logistics.
- Develop meeting agendas and lesson plans.
- Facilitate group-based student group meetings and student Spring Break and Summer Academy activities in line with the program design and activity/lesson plans.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Monitor student attendance.
- Communicate with parents/caregivers on a regular basis.
- Provide cultural and refugee specific training to educational partners.
- Program documentation and reporting.
- Maintain program information and data collection systems in compliance with IRC standards and contractual obligations, contribute to strengthening program monitoring.
- Ensure program participants are properly enrolled and maintain student files, including educational assessments, service plans, case notes, and documentation of program outcomes.
- Ensure program data is consistently collected and entered in ETO and in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Contribute to program reporting for internal and external purposes.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Team Coordination
- Collaborate and communicate with Youth Programs team members and other office colleagues to ensure wraparound support for families served across departments.
- Collaborate with the volunteer coordinator on recruiting mentors.
- Ensure referrals across programs are followed up.
- Provide support and expertise to other youth programs and office teams related to supporting youth and family needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, preferably in the areas of education, psychology, or social work.
- Experience working with at-risk youth, specifically in the context of educational and social programs.
- Experience in case management and working with refugee and/or immigrant populations highly desirable.
- Demonstrated understanding of the US education system.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
- Ability to work hours conducive to meeting with middle and high school students outside of school.
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Range: $21.57 - $22.00
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. 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.
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.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Construction Jobs at International Rescue Committee Jobs
Align your credentials with U.S. standards
IRC construction roles often require licensure or certifications recognized in the U.S., such as OSHA safety credentials or PMP certification. Get foreign qualifications evaluated by a NACES-accredited body before applying so your documents are ready when IRC's HR team requests them.
Target IRC's facilities and field operations
IRC hires construction professionals to support resettlement sites and field offices, not commercial development. Framing your experience around infrastructure for humanitarian or public-sector projects, rather than private-sector builds, directly matches the roles IRC actually fills.
Find open construction roles through Migrate Mate
IRC posts construction openings across multiple U.S. locations and they fill quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter IRC construction jobs by visa sponsorship type so you can apply to roles that match your current immigration status before positions close.
Clarify your visa category early in interviews
IRC sponsors multiple visa types for construction hires. During early conversations with their hiring team, confirm whether your situation calls for an H-1B, TN, or OPT extension. Knowing which category fits your role helps IRC's legal team begin the DOL Labor Condition Application process without delays.
Prepare for PERM timelines if you want permanency
If your goal is a Green Card via EB-2 or EB-3, IRC's sponsorship process involves PERM labor certification through DOL, which can take 12 to 24 months. Raise your long-term intentions with your hiring manager before accepting an offer so IRC can factor that into the filing timeline.
Use OPT strategically for entry-level construction roles
IRC accepts F-1 OPT candidates for construction positions, but your OPT authorization period is fixed. Apply early in your OPT window so there's enough time remaining for IRC to evaluate your performance and initiate an H-1B sponsorship before your status expires.
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Find Construction at International Rescue Committee JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does International Rescue Committee sponsor H-1B visas for Constructions?
Yes, International Rescue Committee sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying construction roles. To be eligible, the position must meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. IRC works with immigration counsel to file the required Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS, so the process is structured and established.
How do I apply for Construction jobs at International Rescue Committee?
Construction openings at IRC are posted on their careers portal and rotate frequently based on project and operational needs. The most reliable approach is to browse current listings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility using Migrate Mate, which surfaces IRC roles specifically open to sponsored candidates. Tailor your resume to highlight infrastructure, facilities, or field construction experience relevant to humanitarian or nonprofit operations before submitting.
Which visa types does International Rescue Committee commonly use for Construction roles?
IRC sponsors a range of visa categories for construction hires, including H-1B for specialty occupation roles, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying positions, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students in relevant programs. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, IRC has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways through the PERM labor certification process via DOL. J-1 visas are also used in some training and exchange capacities.
What qualifications does International Rescue Committee expect for sponsored Construction positions?
IRC typically looks for construction professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, combined with hands-on project experience. For H-1B sponsorship, the role and your degree must align under USCIS specialty occupation standards. Practical experience managing facilities, coordinating subcontractors, or overseeing compliance with safety regulations strengthens your application, especially for field-facing roles tied to IRC's resettlement and humanitarian programs.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for IRC Construction hires?
Timeline depends on the visa type. H-1B sponsorship is tied to the annual April filing window with USCIS, with a standard processing period of three to six months after the lottery. TN visas for qualifying Canadian and Mexican nationals can be processed much faster, sometimes at the port of entry. If IRC is pursuing a Green Card via PERM, budget 12 to 24 months for DOL labor certification before the immigrant petition stage begins.
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