BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. 

SCOPE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT INTERN WORK: The Economic Empowerment intern works with IRC Financial Coaches to provide educational tools and resources, financial coaching, and guidance to clients accessing IRC loan products to meet client-identified goals to increase their financial capability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support facilitation of credit education and financial literacy training with clients  Support continued curriculum development for workshops covering financial literacy topics Research local agencies and organizations to expand community partnerships for client referrals and support advocacy efforts Develop personal finance tools and resources, including translatable user guides, to share with clients Assist clients with IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) loan applications and access to bank accounts Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and training related to the position Provide general administrative support