Financial Capabilities Intern - Spring 2025
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
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
(IRC) is a leading non-sectarian, voluntary organization providing
relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and
victims of oppression or violent conflict. The Suburban Washington
Refugee Center, where the IRC's Silver Spring resettlement office
is located, has resettled more than 2,000 new refugee arrivals,
providing them a fresh start and opportunities to use their
greatest resources-their motivation, their skills and their
experiences-to become independent and self-sufficient new
Americans. Currently, the IRC Silver Spring resettles and/or
provides assistance to over 700 refugees and asylees each year.
Scope of work: The Financial Capability (FinCap) Program as part of
the Economic Empowerment Program supports clients to become
financially capable through financial education, coaching and
providing low-interest loan products. FinCap services include
financial education and counseling that help clients understand
banking, budgeting, saving, debt management, building credit and
auto purchase. FinCap products includes 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 new referrals via email and phone to explain the
Financial Capability Program services and products, assess their
needs and interests, and complete their intakesProvide 1:1
financial coaching and counseling including creating and using
personal budget, establishing a bank account, savings, debt
managementProvide 1:1 classroom and group financial education on
banking, budgeting, and introduction to creditAssess client needs
and develop individual short-term and long-term financial
goalsFacilitate financial literacy/education workshops for
clientsCollaborate, build and maintain effective relationships with
colleaguesAdhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to
confidentiality and client privacyOther duties as assigned by IRC
staffLearning 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 lean presentation and inter-personal skills
Minimum Qualifications:
ClickApply Nowat the top of this page. Please attacha resume, cover
letter and list of references to your application. The deadline to
apply is January 6, 2025.
This position is for Spring 2025 andrequires a minimum commitment
of 4 months and at least 20 hours per week. 35 hours per week
preferred. Spring 2025 Interns are expected to begin their
internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on
January 27th, 2025 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:
Spring: January - May Summer: June - August Fall:September-
DecemberInternships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the
anticipated start date.Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver
Spring are unpaid. Spring 2025 interns may be eligible for per diem
reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food
and travel.For information on scholarship opportunities, contact
your university or the IRC Silver Spring intern coordinator at
Michalina.Kulesza@Rescue.org.*Candidates applying who are not
currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or are
outside 12 months of their graduation are welcome to apply. These
candidates will be processed as volunteers.To protect our clients,
the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background
checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the
associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to
programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this
cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our
clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected
to intern or volunteer.IRC leading the way from harm to home.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.If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to
accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any
time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions
atIRC.Recruitment@rescue.org.As required by law, the IRC will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and
employees with a known 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.
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