The Health Navigator facilitates access to healthcare and holistic health-related resources for refugee and immigrant communities in Middle Tennessee through a combination of healthcare-related education, coordinated referrals and medical appointments, and helping refugees and immigrants navigate community health resources. The Health Navigator will work under the supervision of the Health Promotion Coordinator who will work with the Health Navigator to build new healthcare-navigation programming and community partnerships. This is a 40-hour full-time position.
Careers and Internships
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Youth Mentorship Program Support Specialist (Part-Time)
Primary responsibilities include providing culturally and linguistically responsive academic support to eligible youth ages 5–14 to promote successful school and community integration. For youth ages 15–24, responsibilities also include career and vocational support, life-skills development, civic engagement, and cultural preservation activities. Services are provided to eligible youth within their first five years of arrival in the U.S.
The Youth Mentorship Program Support Specialist (Part-Time) will report to the Youth Education Associate Manager and will work closely with the Youth Mentorship Coordinator. This is a 20-30 hour per week part-time position.
Evening ESL Instructor (Part-Time)
The ESL Instructor reports to the Associate Manager of Curriculum and Instruction and works closely with the Site Coordinator. This is a 10 hour week, part time position.
Nashville International Center for Empowerment does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity/expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.
Current Internship Opportunities
Fall 2026
Please note that all NICE internships are unpaid unless otherwise coordinated by a university.
ESL and Citizenship Intern
The ESL and Citizenship Intern supports our Adult Education program. This program assists English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an ESL and Citizenship Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes, implement curriculum, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program. In-person availability is required, though there will be limited opportunities for remote work.
Health
The Health Intern will primarily support intensive case management, health education, and mental health care coordination services for vulnerable refugee and immigrant populations; and will also help carry out projects related to refugee health and wellness.
Youth Summer Program Intern
Interns will support immigrant and refugee youth participants (aged 11-14) in developing literacy and social-emotional skills and deepening their sense of community through summer camp and mentorship programming.
Refugee Social Services
The purpose of the Social Services Intern is to support the Refugee Social Services team. The Refugee Social Services Program provides case management services to refugees and SIV holders who are within their first 5 years in the U.S. Case management includes: employment assistance, rental assistance, health navigation, benefits navigation and resources and referrals.
Refugee Benefits
NICE’s Refugee Benefits program supports recently arrived refugees to effectively use and maintain benefits that they need to support their families. Specifically, we focus on Department of Human Services benefits like SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) and TANF (also known as Families First). As well as, public health benefits such as TennCare and WIC.
Immigration
The immigration intern will provide administrative support related to immigration legal services.
