Spring 2025 Small Business & Financial Capability Intern - Atlanta

Finance & Economy

Overview

Assist clients in financial capability and microenterprise development

You have:

• Strong interest in working with international clients
• 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle
• Graphic design and/or web development experience preferred
• Must pass a background check
• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

- 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 appointments - Participate in client family budget/budget improvement appointments - Assist Financial Coaches in resolving clients’ financial challenges - Assist Financial Coaches in setting up of clients’ IOM loan repayment - Assist in facilitating awareness of other Financial Capability group programs offered by IRC that may benefit clients - Make appropriate referrals to other areas of IRC on behalf of client, as appropriate - Participate in financial literacy workshops for new arrival clients, covering topics including budgeting, banking, and credit - Assist the Microenterprise Development (MED) team with program recruitment efforts by developing and distributing flyers and brochures, and engaging with community organizations and local businesses - Provide program orientations and trainings to individuals and groups - Work with refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs to strengthen their business plans, develop marketing materials, and provide other supportive services as needed - Conduct business-related research in key industries - Maintain case files for program clients - Enter data into the program’s information data systems and internal tracking systems - Provide general administrative support and maintain accurate records of Microenterprise Development (MED) program activities - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Strong interest in working with international clients - 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 - Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle - Graphic design and/or web development experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old. - Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This is an in-person role. This position reports to (1) the IRC’s Small Business Counselor and (2) the IRC’s Financial Coach.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025.

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