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International Rescue Committee Fall 2024 Financial Capability Intern in Atlanta, Georgia
Requisition ID: req52831
Job Title: Fall 2024 Financial Capability Intern
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
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
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 anin-personrole. This position will report to the Financial Capabilities Coordinator and/or the Financial Capability & Microenterprise Supervisor.
