Financial Coaching and Economic Mobility Intern (Fall 2024)
Support financial literacy training and client assistance
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Overview
Support financial literacy training and client assistance
You have:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.
- Strong interest in working with international clients.
- Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities.
- 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 10 hours a week for at least three months.
- Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle preferred.
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
Qualifications •Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.
•Strong interest in working with international clients
•Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities
•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 10 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 Coach.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds? | This question assesses your ability to handle cross-cultural differences and your experience working in diverse environments. | Share specific experiences where you engaged with diverse individuals, emphasizing respect and understanding. |
| How would you approach developing a financial literacy curriculum? | The interviewer is looking for insight into your planning and organizational skills related to curriculum development. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to work independently on a project. What were the challenges? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if a client did not understand a financial concept you were teaching? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern in this role and what do you hope to achieve? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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