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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Financial Capabilities Intern (unpaid)

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. They are seeking a Financial Capabilities Intern to support their program aimed at increasing financial literacy among participants, providing coaching, and coordinating educational workshops.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one financial coaching for clients

Conduct budgets and financial surveys with clients

Track client notes and progress in a spreadsheet and on ETO software

Communicate effectively in person and by phone

Facilitate monthly literacy workshops for clients

Accompany clients to bank appointments

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

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial coachingFinancial literacyDigital literacySpanish languageArabic languageClient communicationWorkshop facilitation

Required

Volunteers must be based in the U.S

Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization

must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years

Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week

High school degree required

Basic proficiency in digital literacy

Preferred

The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of personal financial management, preferably in a counseling or coaching role

Ability to speak Spanish or Arabic highly preferred

Ability to speak Dari/Pashto, Haitian Creole and/or French also preferred

Benefits

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure

Medical insurance starting at $143 per month

Dental starting at $6.50 per month

Vision starting at $5 per month

FSA for healthcare and commuter costs

A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching

Disability & life insurance

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