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.

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 29 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 Minimum 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.  

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.