Fall 2024 Financial Capability Intern

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 24 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from 67 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees. 

SCOPE OF FINANCIAL COACHING INTERN WORK: The Financial Capability Intern reports directly to the IRC’s Financial Capability & Microenterprise Supervisor and supports the efforts of the Financial Capability team. The Financial Capability Program, which is positioned within the Economic Empowerment Department, provides clients with the knowledge and tools needed to gain an economic foothold in the U.S. through financial literacy workshops, one-on-one financial counseling and goal setting, budget planning, tax preparation and connecting clients with community financial resources. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Atlanta-based candidates only. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Financial Capability and Economic Empowerment group meetings   
• Provide input on creating more efficient client strategies   
• Input client data and handle various administrative and logistical tasks related to client appointments 
• Participate in client family budget/budget improvement appointments   
• Assist Financial Coaches in resolving clients’ financial challenges   
• Assist Financial Coaches in setup of clients’ IOM loan repayment   
• Assist in facilitating awareness of other Financial Capability group programs offered by IRC that may benefit clients   
• Make appropriate referrals to other areas of IRC on behalf of client, as appropriate 
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard 
• Participate in financial literacy workshops for new arrival clients, covering topics including budgeting, banking, and credit 
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High level of organizational and communication skills 
• Strong interest in working with international clients and individuals of diverse cultures  
• Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences   
• Ability to work independently   
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research   
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and desire for professional growth 
• Demonstrated level of professionalism   
• Must have reliable transportation to and from IRC’s offices 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. 
• Must pass a background check. 
• Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. 
• Must be at least 18 years old.

This will be an in-person role. This position will report to the Financial Capabilities Coordinator and/or the Financial Capability & Microenterprise Supervisor.