Financial Coaching & Economic Mobility Intern

Support credit education and assist clients with financial resources and applications.

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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United States of America, Charlottesville (United States of America)

Finance & Economy

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Overview

Support credit education and assist clients with financial resources and applications.

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.

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Details

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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to work with someone from a different culture?	This question assesses your ability to navigate cross-cultural differences.	Provide an example that highlights your respect and understanding of cultural differences.
How would you approach creating a financial literacy workshop for diverse clients?	The interviewer wants to know about your curriculum development skills and cultural sensitivity.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the field of financial coaching?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you've faced when working independently and how you resolved it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the most important skill for a financial coach to possess?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.