Financial Coaching and Economic Mobility Intern; Fall - UNPAID

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization responding to crises worldwide. This unpaid Financial Coaching Intern will support IRC Financial Coaches by providing educational tools, financial coaching, and guidance to clients accessing IRC loan products.

• Support facilitation of credit education and financial literacy training with clients
• Support continued curriculum development for workshops covering financial literacy topics
• Research local agencies and organizations to expand community partnerships for client referrals and support advocacy efforts
• Develop personal finance tools and resources, including translatable user guides, to share with clients
• Assist clients with IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) loan applications and access to bank accounts
• Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and training related to the position
• Provide general administrative support

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
• Strong interest in working with clients from broad global environments
• Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities
• Proven ability to work with consideration and respect
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research
• Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism
• Interns must be able to work at least 10 hours a week for at least three months
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle preferred

This position is unpaid and reports to the Financial Coach.

• 10 sick days
• 10 U.S. 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
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to staff and 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.