Internship Program Summer 2026 - ESOL

Overview

IINE’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program serves clients ages 18+ who are committed to taking their next college and career steps in the United States. Some students are refugees and asylees resettled by IINE, while others are referred to the Institute by affiliate organizations offering similar case management and employment services. IINE-Boston's adult education program also welcomes immigrants interested in improving their English. Students come with a wide range of schooling and instruction; many have experienced interrupted education and may not have completed high school in their countries of origin, while others have completed advanced degrees.

Both morning and evening students are provided with English instruction focused on workforce readiness; finding and maintaining employment; the pursuit of higher education; and living safely, comfortably, and happily in their homes in the Boston area. Students complete a reading and writing assessment when they register for classes or begin services. Placement in the appropriate class level is determined based on assessment results. Classes run throughout the year.

Education interns assist with student recruitment and advising as well as classroom instruction. Working alongside IINE’s Admissions Specialist and ESOL Instructors, they meet with prospective students to enroll them in programming, provide occasional instructional support in ESOL, and serve as advisors that help clients find and apply for entry-level jobs, pursue and obtain job promotions, enter training programs, and further their education. Classes meet in the morning and evening depending on student need.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and help enroll new students
• Advise students on career, education, and civic engagement goals, as well as basic tech and digital literacy support
• Assist ESOL instructors in classrooms
• Help create and update student files and data

Required Skills/Abilities

• Interest in international, refugee, asylee, and/or immigrant issues
• Ability to work respectfully in a multicultural environment
• Patience speaking with non-native English speakers/second language-English speakers
• Tutoring or teaching experience, especially in small groups or on a one-on-one basis; Experience teaching or tutoring adult learners preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to switch gears quickly
• Professionalism, discretion, and maturity in dealing with confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Language skills in Arabic (Modern Standard), Arabic (Darija), Dari, Pashto, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Somali, Swahili, and Nepali preferred
• Comfort navigating the Boston area on public transit

Education & Experience

Degree in Education or a related field