Financial Capabilities Intern (Unpaid)

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: International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in more than 40 countries and over 25 U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.

SCOPE OF WORK(INTERN):The Financial Capabilities intern will support the IRC in NJ’s Financial Capabilities program. This program aims to increase the financial literacy of participants, provide them with financial coaching and access to low-interest loans. This program aims to empower participants to become self-sufficient through classes that better help them maintain their finances. The Financial Coaching intern will support the program by providing financial coaching and counseling services to program participants while also coordinating monthly financial education workshops for all IRC clients. The intern will assist clients with learning about U.S. financial institutions and systems, banking, credit, budgeting, taxes, and other financial literacy topics. This unpaid position is open to current college students, graduate students, and postgraduate students with course credit available. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching for clients 

• Conduct budgets and financial surveys with clients 

• Track client meetings and progress in a spreadsheet and through case noting on ETO software

• Communicate effectively in person and by phone 

• Accompany clients to bank appointments 

• Facilitate monthly literacy workshops for clients 

• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy 

• Other related duties as assigned 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Intern will learn how to effectively manage financial educational and coaching programs. 

1. Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations across various backgrounds. 

1. Intern will learn how to effectively case note client meetings and progress using ETO software.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.