Financial Coaching & Economic Mobility Intern (Fall 2025- Unpaid)

Support financial literacy training and client resources development.

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Overview

Support financial literacy training and client resources development.

You have:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.
  • Strong interest in working with clients from broad global environments
  • Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities
  • Proven ability to work with consideration and respect
  • Excellent communication and organizational 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

Potential interview questions

Can you give an example of how you assisted someone in understanding financial concepts? This question assesses your practical experience in financial literacy and teaching. Share a specific instance where you successfully simplified complex financial terms for a client.
How do you prioritize tasks when working with multiple clients? The interviewer wants to know how you manage time and responsibilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you successfully collaborated with a team to achieve a goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in financial education and client support? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach developing a new workshop curriculum on financial literacy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss a challenge you faced in your previous experiences and how you overcame it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways do you ensure your communications are clear and effective? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tech tools or software are you familiar with that could assist in this role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 8 months ago - Source: rescue.org