Spring 2025 Small Business & Financial Capability Intern - Atlanta

Requisition ID: req55934 Job Title: Spring 2025 Small Business & Financial Capability Intern - Atlanta Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly Location: Atlanta, GA USA Work Arrangement:Job Description 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 24 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from 67 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees. SCOPE OF FINANCIAL COACHING INTERN WORK: The Small Business & Financial Capability Intern reports directly to (1) the IRC’s Small Business Counselor and (2) the IRC’s Financial Coach and supports the efforts of the Economic Empowerment (EE) Department. The Microenterprise Development Program, which is positioned within the Economic Empowerment (EE) Department, provides refugees currently in business or seeking to start businesses with opportunities for business training, one-on-one business technical assistance, and assistance with access to credit and capital. The Financial Capability Program, also positioned within the EE Department, provides clients with the knowledge and tools needed to gain an economic foothold in the U.S. through financial literacy workshops, one-on-one financial counseling and goal setting, budget planning, tax preparation and connecting clients with community financial resources. Both programs work in close collaboration with each other.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.  RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 appointments

Participate in client family budget/budget improvement appointments

Assist Financial Coaches in resolving clients’ financial challenges

Assist Financial Coaches in setting up of clients’ IOM loan repayment

Assist in facilitating awareness of other Financial Capability group programs offered by IRC that may benefit clients

Make appropriate referrals to other areas of IRC on behalf of client, as appropriate

Participate in financial literacy workshops for new arrival clients, covering topics including budgeting, banking, and credit

Assist the Microenterprise Development (MED) team with program recruitment efforts by developing and distributing flyers and brochures, and engaging with community organizations and local businesses

Provide program orientations and trainings to individuals and groups

Work with refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs to strengthen their business plans, develop marketing materials, and provide other supportive services as needed

Conduct business-related research in key industries

Maintain case files for program clients

Enter data into the program’s information data systems and internal tracking systems

Provide general administrative support and maintain accurate records of Microenterprise Development (MED) program activities

Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong interest in working with international clients 

Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences 

Excellent communication and organization skills 

Ability to work independently 

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research 

Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism 

Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle 

Graphic design and/or web development experience preferred 

REQUIREMENTS:

Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.  

Must pass a background check.  

Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.  

Must be at least 18 years old. 

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This is anin-personrole. This position reports to (1) the IRC’s Small Business Counselor and (2) the IRC’s Financial Coach. The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025.