International Rescue Committee
Financial Coaching & Economic Mobility Intern (Fall 2025- Unpaid)
International Rescue Committee, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
Financial Coaching Intern
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. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Scope Of Work
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
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. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Scope Of Work
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