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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: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Financial Coaching intern works with IRC Financial Coaches to 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. Tasks may include conducting outreach to clients, supporting clients with loan applications, and assisting in developing workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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.