Fall 2024 Financial Capability Intern
Assist clients with financial capability and economic empowerment tasks.
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Overview
Assist clients with financial capability and economic empowerment tasks.
You have:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Participate in Financial Capability and Economic Empowerment group meetings - Provide input on creating more efficient client strategies - Input client data and handle various administrative and logistical tasks related to client appointments - Participate in client family budget/budget improvement appointments - Assist Financial Coaches in resolving clients’ financial challenges - Assist Financial Coaches in setup of clients’ IOM loan repayment - Assist in facilitating awareness of other Financial Capability group programs offered by IRC that may benefit clients - Make appropriate referrals to other areas of IRC on behalf of client, as appropriate - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard - Participate in financial literacy workshops for new arrival clients, covering topics including budgeting, banking, and credit - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - High level of organizational and communication skills - Strong interest in working with international clients and individuals of diverse cultures - Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences - Ability to work independently - Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research - Enthusiasm for learning new skills and desire for professional growth - Demonstrated level of professionalism - Must have reliable transportation to and from IRC’s offices
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old.
This will be an in-person role. This position will report to the Financial Capabilities Coordinator and/or the Financial Capability & Microenterprise Supervisor.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to work with someone from a different culture. | This question assesses your cross-cultural competence and ability to collaborate effectively. | Share an example where cultural differences came into play and how you navigated those. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and ability to manage time. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell us about a time you helped someone with a financial problem? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working with international clients? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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