Spring 2024 Financial Coaching Intern

Assist in financial coaching and client support activities

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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.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org