Career and Financial Coaching Intern (Spring 2027)

International Rescue Committee • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Career and Financial Coaching interns assist IRC employment specialists with daily activities that support the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Work may include individualized job-search and interview preparation, leading small-group job-readiness sessions, researching potential employers, and documenting services. Interns may also have the opportunity to develop an employment-specific project.

The Spring 2027 internship is hybrid, combining a standard office environment, remote work, and field time in the greater Baltimore area. It runs for 14 weeks, from the week of January 27, 2027, through May 16, 2027, and requires at least 15 hours per week. Interns should be able to work from the office at least three days per week. A required orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, approximately 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. IRC provides a laptop for the internship. The position is unpaid; university credit may be arranged. Eligible interns may receive a $15-per-day per diem reimbursement, defined as 7.5 hours, to offset food and travel costs, and may also be reimbursed for mileage for approved activities based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office.

Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and reliable follow-through, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and web-based applications such as databases and Box.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and interest working with refugees and immigrants.
• Prior experience and interest in workforce development or related services.
• Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle with current insurance, and ability to travel regularly throughout Baltimore.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with humanitarian immigrants to identify employment barriers and build understanding of the U.S. job-search process.
• Prepare clients for interviews through virtual individual coaching and job-readiness training cohort classes.
• Collaborate with the economic empowerment team to create and implement employability plans for clients.
• Research potential employers online and contact them by cold-calling.
• Help clients coordinate transportation to job interviews and complete new-hire paperwork under the direction of the intern’s supervisor.
• Assist with service documentation, including case notes and case-file maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for per diem reimbursement at $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset food and travel costs.
• May be reimbursed for mileage driven for approved activities, based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office.
• University credit may be arranged.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed