Career and Financial Coaching Intern

International Rescue Committee • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Career and Financial Coaching interns will assist IRC employment specialists with daily activities that contribute to the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. This may include working individually with clients to conduct job searches and prepare for interviews, leading small group job readiness training sessions, conducting research on potential employers and assisting with service documentation. Interns may also have the opportunity to develop an employment-specific project.

Requirements

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

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 the ability to travel regularly throughout Baltimore

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with humanitarian immigrants to identify barriers to employment and develop an understanding of the U.S. job search process.
• Prepare clients for interviews through virtual one-on-one coaching and job readiness training cohort classes.
• Collaborate with the economic empowerment team to create and implement employability plans for all clients.
• Identify potential employers by researching online and cold-calling.
• Assist clients to coordinate transportation to job interviews and assist with the completion of new hire paperwork under the direction of the intern’s supervisor.
• Assist with service documentation through case-notes and case file maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University credit may be arranged
• Per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship
• Reimbursement for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees