Financial Coaching & Economic Mobility Intern (Spring 2025) - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Dec 30, 2024
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: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Richmond opened its doors in October 2015 to give refugee families the tools they need to take control over their new lives in the greater Richmond area, assisting them toward self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and community integration. SCOPE OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES INTERN WORK: The Financial Capabilities Intern works with IRC Financial Coaches who provide educational tools and resources, financial coaching, and guidance to clients accessing IRC loan products to meet client-identified goals to increase their financial capability. The financial capabilities internship will primarily focus on IOM refugee travel loan education and assistance, tax education through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, and prioritizing women's financial education and capabilities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support education surrounding client's IOM travel loan processes and payments Assist the VITA program by screening clients, helping to prepare tax returns, or reviewing returns for accuracy Create and establish women centered workshops and programming to encourage gender equality in access to and knowledge of financial systems and processes Support facilitation of credit education and financial literacy training with clients 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 Provide general administrative support Minimum Qualifications: Strong interest in working with international clients Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences Excellent communication and organization 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 15 hours a week for at least three months Must have a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle This position is unpaid and reports to the Financial Coaches. 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 or disability. 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. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.