• Financial Capabilities Intern (unpaid)

    International Rescue Committee (New York, NY)


    Requisition ID: req59101

     

    Job Title: Financial Capabilities Intern (unpaid)

     

    Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

     

    Work Arrangement:Open to Remote

    Job Description

    SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:

    The financial capabilities intern is a volunteer position to support the IRC in NY’s financial education program. This program aims to increase 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 Financial Coach.

    Qualifications