Reach out to potential clients explaining the IRC financial program services and products
Assess client needs, develop short-term and long-term financial goals and enroll clients in relevant programming
Assist financial coaches with scheduling, client meetings and financial workshops
Facilitate financial literacy workshops for clients
Lead our women's financial empowerment program by providing gender-focused workshops aimed at increasing women's financial participation
Collaborate, build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues
Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
Other duties as identified by IRC staff
Learning 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
Requirements
Self-motivated; able to work independently
Ability to collaborate with fellow interns and staff - this is a team-focused internship
Excellent communication and writing skills, including cross-cultural communicative skills
Works well in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to change
Confident in public speaking or interest to develop these skills
Strong interest in refugee and asylee issues
Language skills in Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Kinyarwanda, Spanish, or Swahili are a plus
Three months minimum. Required 20+ hours/week. Preferred 35+ hours/week
Preference to current students and recent graduates*
TO APPLY
Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2026.
This position is for the Summer 2026 semester and requires a minimum commitment of 3 months and 20 hours per week. 37.5 hours per week preferred.
Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 1st, 2026, from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:
Spring: January - May
Summer: May - August
Fall: September - December
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.
*Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from 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
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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.
Scope of work:
The Financial Capability Program (FinCap) as part of the Economic Empowerment Program supports clients to become financially independent through financial education, credit building, coaching and providing low-interest loan products. FinCap services include financial education and counseling that help clients understand banking, budgeting, savings, debt management, building credit, auto and home purchase and investing and asset building. FinCap products include 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.
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