The Economic Empowerment Intern will  will support job placement efforts for refugee clients at the IRC in Denver. This opportunity allows interns to work closely with refugee clients and assist them as they find employment and enter the U.S. workforce.   

 Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week for one semester August 26-December 13, 2026; regular schedule each week during business hours 9 am – 5 pm.  

Location: IRC Denver office, 1873 S. Bellaire St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222 

Reports to: Matching Grant Coordinator under the direction of the Economic Empowerment Supervisor. 

Duties: 

 Assist clients with aspects of the job search process, including resumes, applications, interviews, preparation, new hire paperwork, and post-placement follow up. Specific projects could include: career services and job upgrades, youth employment, industry specific employer outreach, and data analysis.Interns can also participate in Job club with other Employment specialists to present work-related information.
Communicate with clients with limited English proficiency using simplified English or use our interpretation services as needed.Call/text clients to give reminders, coordinate attendance at events (Job fairs, Job club, job tours, picking up rent checks etc.)
Communicate updates related to client progress to supervisor

If comfortable, interns may engage in giving rides to client interviews, meet with employers and/ or give rides to job fairs 
Mileage reimbursement can be offered.


Learning objectives: 

The Economic Empowerment Interns will learn about the challenges faced by refugees in the US and explore ways to help them overcome barriers and work towards self-sufficiency as well as economic stability. They will learn about the importance of budgeting, employment and cash assistance in determining economic self-sufficiency. They will gain skills in engaging with community members, employment specialists, and employer related companies regarding refugee populations and learn how the resettlement process works. 


To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter addressing how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this internship. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview with supervisor.

Please note:  This is an unpaid internship and no compensation or relocation assistance is offered.