Requisition ID: req58761 Job Title: Financial Capabilities Internship (Fall 2025) - UNPAID Sector: Finance Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly Location: Richmond, VA USA Work Arrangement:In-person 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 2 9 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Richmond opened its doors in October 2015 to give refugee families the tools they need to take control over their new lives in the greater Richmond area, assisting them toward self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and community integration. SCOPE OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES 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 + Qualifications + + Strong interest in working with international clients + Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities + + Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for globally varied backgrounds and experiences + + Excellent communication and organization skills + + Ability to work independently + + Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research + + Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism + + Interns must be able to work at least 15 hours a week for at least three months + Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle preferred This position is unpaid and reports to the Financial Coaches. *The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlines in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.