Fall 2026: Microenterprise Program Intern (Unpaid)
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. The IRC in San Diego has provided training, technical assistance, and loans to refugee and low-income entrepreneurs for nearly 15 years. As part of the Microenterprise program, IRC’s In-Home Childcare Licensing Program offers refugees the opportunity to become a licensed in-home family service provider. Through a three-week comprehensive program, participants gain the necessary knowledge and skills in order to become licensed and start a family childcare business. Participants learn about business basics such as bookkeeping, financial management and marketing, how to submit the license, as well as health, nutrition, and other childcare topics.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program
- Experience with both administrative work and direct service with diverse populations
- Excellent organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively collaborate
- English fluency required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (business, economics, finance, social sciences or outstanding current undergraduate pursuing a relevant degree “Preferred “.)
- proficiency in a refugee language (Dari, Pashto, Farsi, or Arabic) a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist with intake and support of walk-in clients
- Assist in completing the business plan for in-home childcare entrepreneurs
- Support the business counselor in the preparation of submitting documents for clients, and work closely with the government licensing agency
- Assist with flyer and/or business plan, in general, to enhance marketing strategies
- Conduct quality assurance tasks, including self-audits
- Assist in monitoring the childcare program by conducting follow-up assessments and gathering data on outcomes
- Provide support, facilitating, and coordinating trainings
- Conduct outreach and participate in public events as needed
Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- medical insurance starting at $163 per month
- dental starting at $6.50 per month
- vision starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
- disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
