JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Economic Empowerment Intern-UNPAID
LOCATION: 1873 S. Bellaire St. Suite 500, Denver
80222
DURATION: 12-week minimum
START: September 2025

INTERNSHIP
OVERVIEW: IRC in Denver”s Economic
Empowerment team serves refugees and asylees to promote their self-sufficiency.
Interns join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values cultural
humility, client-centered service, and continuous learning. The environment is
fast-paced and supportive, with opportunities to engage directly with clients,
contribute to program development, and work alongside experienced staff and
dedicated volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employment Support

• Assist the employment specialist in completing Reach Employment Plans and Employment Intakes
• Help prepare for weekly employment drop-in sessions and employment-related events including -but not limited to-inviting clients to participate, setting up laptops and resources, communicating and managing volunteers
• Conduct market research on the job trends and identify new employment opportunities for clients. Identify and track job fairs and hiring fairs
  

Public Benefits Support

• Provide administrative support to the Public Benefits team, including organizing documents, updating databases, and scheduling appointments. 
• Assist refugee and immigrant clients with submitting public benefit renewals such as SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF.

Digital Skills & Financial Capability Support

• Assist in developing and delivering digital literacy workshops (e.g., using email, job search platforms, online banking).
• Support clients in accessing and navigating online resources for employment, education, and public services.
• Help staff prepare to facilitate financial literacy sessions covering topics such as budgeting, saving, credit, and banking.
• Assist in creating culturally and linguistically appropriate financial education materials.
• Gather feedback from clients to improve digital and financial education offerings.
• Track client progress and outcomes using IRC systems.

Employer Engagement Program (EEP) Support

• Collaborate with EEP team and Employment team to develop program materials, including marketing materials (Newsletter, informational flyers), business development outreach and strategies, and classroom materials.

New Roots Support

• Develop program outreach materials and content for New Roots social media. 
• Help staff with ongoing garden projects at garden sites (e.g. planting, cleaning, weeding, general site maintenance).
  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Gain hands-on experience in economic empowerment and adult education.
• Learn how to design and deliver culturally responsive economic empowerment programming.
• Understand the challenges and strengths of refugee and immigrant communities in achieving economic stability.
• Learn about humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, and global affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills and sound judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and maintain responsibility for multiple task.
• Commitment to promoting participation, self-reliance, sustainability, equity and human dignity.
• Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Experience teaching, coaching or teaching.
• Preferred: proficiency in a second language (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, Spanish)

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

Organization: International Rescue Committee