Summer 2024 Financial Capabilities Intern

Assist in financial capability and client empowerment initiatives.

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Overview

Assist in financial capability and client empowerment initiatives.

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 for professional growth
  • Demonstrated level of professionalism
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from IRC's offices

- 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 - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - 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 for professional growth - Demonstrated level of professionalism - Must have reliable transportation to and from IRC’s offices

This will be an in-person role. This position will report to the Financial Coach.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you've helped someone from a different cultural background? This assesses your cross-cultural communication skills. Share a story demonstrating your respect and understanding for diverse cultures.
Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritize? The interviewer wants to know about your organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What draws you to this role in financial capabilities and empowerment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach learning new skills? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What does professionalism mean to you in a workplace setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org