BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Richmond opened its doors in October 2015 to give refugee families the tools they need to take control over their new lives in the greater Richmond area, assisting them toward self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and community integration.  

 

SCOPE OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES INTERN WORK: The Financial Capabilities Intern works with IRC Financial Coaches who 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. The financial capabilities internship will primarily focus on IOM refugee travel loan education and assistance, tax education through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, and prioritizing women's financial education and capabilities. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Support education surrounding client’s IOM travel loan processes and payments 

Assist the VITA program by screening clients, helping to prepare tax returns, or reviewing returns for accuracy 

Create and establish women centered workshops and programming to encourage gender equality in access to and knowledge of financial systems and processes 

Support facilitation of credit education and financial literacy training with clients  

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 

Provide general administrative support