NEW YORK, NY International Rescue Committee
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Requisition ID: req56462
Job Title: Financial Capabilities Intern
Sector: Finance
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: New York, NY RAI USA
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Job Description
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK : The financial capabilities internship is a volunteer position to support the IRC in NY’s financial education program. This program aims to increase the financial literacy of participants, provide them with financial coaching and access to low interest loans. This program aims to empower participants and boost their confidence to handle their personal finances. The Financial Coaching intern will support the program by providing financial coaching and counseling services to program participants, while also coordinating monthly financial education workshops for all IRC clients. The intern will also engage in outreach to external organizations as well putting together loan packages for clients. The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of personal financial management, preferably in a counseling or coaching role. Due to the nature of the program, the financial coaching intern will need to volunteer for set office hours every week and should be available for a minimum of ten hours per week and up to fifteen, if possible.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Intern will learn how to effectively manage financial education and coaching program.
Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations.
Intern will learn how to instruct courses to English Language Learners.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide one-on-one financial coaching and counseling for clients
Conduct financial management intakes and surveys for all clients
Track client meetings and progress in spreadsheet and through case noting on ETO software
Facilitate monthly financial literacy/education workshops for clients
Develop database of financial resources for clients
Work in conjunction with the Economic Empowerment specialist to develop relationships with financial institutions and organizations providing financial services in NYC
Communicate effectively in person and by telephone
Collaborate with other IRC in NY programs as necessary
Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
REQUIREMENTS :
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing coaching or counseling services, preferably in personal financial management.
Experience working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting
Experience providing instruction to adults a plus
Must have good written and verbal English language skills
Ability to fluently speak at least one of the following languages (Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Spanish, French, Burmese, Mandarin, Russian, Urdu) preferred
Must be willing to work varied hours
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail)
Ability to pass a background check
Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting
This position reports to the Career Development Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity Employer: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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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