Financial Coaching and Economic Mobility Intern (Fall 2026- UNPAID)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
About the role
The Financial Coaching intern works with IRC Financial Coaches to provide educational tools and resources, financial coaching, and guidance to clients accessing IRC loan products to meet client-identified goals to increase their financial capability. Tasks may include conducting outreach to clients, supporting clients with loan applications, and assisting in developing workshops.
Responsibilities
- Support facilitation of credit education and financial literacy training with clients
- Support continued curriculum development for workshops covering financial literacy topics
- Research local agencies and organizations to expand community partnerships for client referrals and support advocacy efforts
- Develop personal finance tools and resources, including translatable user guides, to share with clients
- Assist clients with IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) loan applications and access to bank accounts
- Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and training related to the position
- Provide general administrative support
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate
- Strong interest in working with clients from broad global environments
- Familiarity with a coaching model and related activities
- Proven ability to work with consideration and respect
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research
- Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism
- Must be able to work at least 10 hours a week for at least three months
- Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle preferred
This position is unpaid and reports to the Financial Coach.
Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
- Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
- Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
- Disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families