Summer 2024 Financial Capabilities Intern
Assist in financial capability and client empowerment initiatives.
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. |