Fall 2023 Financial Coaching Intern 1

Assist Financial Coach with client financial challenges

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Overview

Assist Financial Coach with client financial challenges

You have:

  • Strong interest in working with international clients
  • Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences
  • 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
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle

- Assist the Financial Coach in resolving clients’ financial challenges - Assist the Financial Coach in helping clients apply for IRC credit-building loans, education loans, and auto loans - Assist the Financial Coach in collection documents needed from clients for loans - Collaborate with other volunteers to coordinate bank account opening service - Make appropriate referrals to external personal finance professionals, as appropriate - Support the IRC’s in-house tax preparation services by scheduling appointments of clients and interpreters, scheduling volunteer tax preparers, and other logistical support as needed - Provide general administrative and clerical support, including data entry and filing

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- Strong interest in working with international clients - Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences - 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 - Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle

Potential interview questions

Can you share an experience where you had to navigate cultural differences in a work setting? This question assesses your ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds. Provide a specific example emphasizing your understanding and adaptability.
Describe how you would manage your time while balancing multiple clients and administrative tasks. The interviewer wants to know about your organizational and time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you the most about helping clients with their financial challenges? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org