Financial Capabilities Intern

About the role#

The Financial Capabilities Intern supports the IRC in New Jersey by assisting newly arrived refugees and immigrants in building financial self-sufficiency. This role focuses on increasing financial literacy, providing coaching, and helping clients navigate U.S. financial systems, including banking, credit, budgeting, and taxes. This is an unpaid, full-time, on-site internship.

What you'll do#

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching and counseling to program participants.
• Conduct budgets and financial surveys with clients.
• Facilitate monthly financial literacy workshops.
• Accompany clients to bank appointments.
• Track client progress and case notes using spreadsheets and ETO software.
• Communicate effectively with clients in person and by phone.
• Adhere to organizational policies regarding client confidentiality and privacy.

What you'll need#

• Must be based in the U.S.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or have graduated within the last 2 years.
• Minimum of a high school degree.
• Bilingual ability is required, with Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred. Proficiency in Dari, Pashto, Arabic, or French is also an asset.
• Basic digital literacy skills.
• Availability for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Preferred background in personal financial management, counseling, or coaching.
• Academic majors of interest include Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Human Resources, or Communications.

Location & details#

• Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.