CPT Training And Education Specialist Jobs
Training and Education Specialist jobs align closely with CPT eligibility when your curriculum covers instructional design, workforce development, or organizational learning. Your DSO must document how the role integrates with your degree plan before you can begin. Positions in corporate training, e-learning development, and continuing education programs are common CPT fits for this title.
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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 world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Youth and Education Intern will support the Youth and Education Specialist and the rest of the Education team in enrolling new refugee students in school by providing training to families and completing school enrollment paperwork. The intern will also provide logistical support to help students learn how to get to school such as walking and bus orientations on the first day of school. The intern will support other youth program services as needed.
Responsibilities
- Make phone calls to newly arrived families for education appointments
- Gather clients’ documents and complete school enrollment applications for refugee students
- Teach students how to walk or take the bus to school and coordinate logistics with Education team
- Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create fun and supportive environment
- Organize and put together school backpacks with school supplies for new students
- Assist with client transportation needs to appointments
- Other related duties as assigned including monthly office support & reception coverage
REQUIREMENTS
- Outgoing & independent; able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
- Successful completion of IRC background check
- Commitment to full internship term
- Available for some early mornings appointments (7:00am) to support first day of school logistics
COMMITMENT
- Work a minimum of 10 hours per week for 3 months
- Start Date: May 11th
- End Date: August 11th
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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 or disability.
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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Does a Training and Education Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in instructional design, human resources development, organizational learning, or a related field and your school treats the work experience as a required or elective curriculum component. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific program requirements, not the job title alone. Corporate training, workforce development, and e-learning roles routinely meet this standard.
Can I do CPT for a Training and Education Specialist role at a nonprofit or government contractor?
Yes. CPT authorization is based on your curriculum integration, not your employer's sector. Nonprofits focused on workforce development and government contractors running compliance training programs both hire Training and Education Specialists on CPT. Confirm the employer can provide a qualifying offer letter with defined start and end dates before your DSO processes the authorization.
How do I find Training and Education Specialist employers who are comfortable with CPT?
Migrate Mate lists Training and Education Specialist roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship activity, which correlates with familiarity handling work authorization paperwork. Targeting employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications reduces the time you spend educating HR about CPT and increases the likelihood they'll provide the documentation your DSO requires.
Does full-time CPT for a Training and Education Specialist role affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. If you're planning a post-graduation OPT period to pursue Training and Education Specialist roles or H-1B visa sponsorship, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO before accepting a full-time CPT position.
What job duties make a Training and Education Specialist role integral to my curriculum?
Your DSO looks for a direct connection between your coursework and what you'll do on the job. Duties like developing training curricula, conducting needs assessments, facilitating instructional sessions, or evaluating learning outcomes map clearly to graduate programs in education, instructional technology, or organizational development. O*NET lists the core competencies for this occupation, which you can use to align your course descriptions with the job posting.