Spring 2024 Financial Coaching Intern
Assist in financial coaching and client support activities
Overview
Assist in financial coaching and client support activities
You have:
- 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 to grow and stretch oneself
- Demonstrated level of professionalism
- Must have reliable transportation to and from IRC's offices
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
- 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 meetings - Participate in client budget/budget improvement meetings - Assist the Financial Coach in resolving clients’ financial challenges - Assist the Financial Coach in setup of IOM loan repayment - Assist in facilitating awareness of other Financial Capabilities group programs offered by IRC that may benefit clients - Make appropriate referrals to other areas of IRC on behalf of client, as appropriate
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 to grow and stretch oneself - Demonstrated level of professionalism - Must have reliable transportation to and from IRC’s offices - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
This will be a hybrid role. This position will report to the Financial Coach.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you worked with someone from a different culture. | This assesses your cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments. | Share a specific experience highlighting respect and understanding. |
| How do you organize multiple tasks when working on a project? | The interviewer wants to see your organizational skills and methods for prioritization. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you helped someone solve a financial issue? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you do when you encounter a challenge while working independently? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with IRC in a financial coaching role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |