Financial Education Capabilities Intern; Fall

Financial Capability Intern

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.

Scope of work:

The Financial Capability Program (Fin Cap) as part of the Economic Empowerment Program supports clients to become financially independent through financial education, credit building, coaching and providing low-interest loan products. Fin Cap services include financial education and counseling that help clients understand banking, budgeting, savings, debt management, building credit, auto and home purchase and investing and asset building. Fin Cap products include different various-purpose small-dollar consumer loans.

This program aims to empower participants and boost their confidence to manage their personal finances effectively. The Financial Capability Intern will support the program by providing financial coaching and counseling services to program participants.

Responsibilities:

• Reach out to potential clients explaining the IRC financial program services and products
• Assess client needs, develop short-term and long-term financial goals and enroll clients in relevant programming
• Assist financial coaches with scheduling, client meetings and financial workshops
• Facilitate financial literacy workshops for clients
• Lead our women's financial empowerment program by providing gender-focused workshops aimed at increasing women's financial participation
• Collaborate, build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues
• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
• Other duties as identified by IRC staff

Learning Objectives:

• Intern will learn about personal finance topics and managing personal finance methods
• Intern will gain insights into IRC casework and financial literacy programs and the process of refugee and asylee integration within the United States
• Intern will learn to communicate effectively with clients across cultures and with interpreters
• Intern will learn individual coaching techniques to engage and empower adults
• Intern will learn about financial literacy topics, financial systems and how to navigate them effectively
• Intern will learn presentation and inter-personal skills

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated; able to work independently
• Ability to collaborate with fellow interns and staff - this is a team-focused internship
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including cross-cultural communicative skills
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to change
• Confident in public speaking or interest to develop these skills
• Strong interest in refugee and asylee issues
• Language skills in Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Kinyarwanda, Spanish, or Swahili are a plus
• Three months minimum. Required 20+ hours/week. Preferred 35+ hours/week
• Preference to current students and recent graduates*

To apply, click apply now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The Final date to receive applications is May 22, 2026.

This position is for the Summer 2026 semester and requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and 20 hours per week. 37.5 hours per week preferred.

Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 1st, 2026, from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters:

Spring:
January – May

Summer:
May – August

Fall:
September – December

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