Career and Financial Coaching Intern

Overview

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.

Employment Specialist, Financial Coach or Program Coordinator

• Learn about public benefits in Maryland and employers in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
• Learn about barriers clients face in securing employment, and possible interventions to reduce barriers.
• Gain experience presenting job preparedness training material to targeted client groups.
• Learn to communicate effectively with a broad range of clients.

• 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.

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

• IN-PERSON:
  Spring 2026 internships will be hybrid. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.
• DATES:
  Internships start with a required orientation on Wednesday, February 11th (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM). Regular weekly hours start the week of February 17th, 2025, and will continue through May 22nd, 2026 (14 total weeks).
• HOURS:
  
  Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 14 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 1 day per week.
• LAPTOP:
  Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.
• REIMBURSEMENT:
  Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Spring 2026 interns are eligible for 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. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

• DUE DATE: apply online cue.org by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, January 25th.
• INTERVIEWS:
  Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews beginning mid-January 2026. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately January 26th through February 6th, 2026.
• OFFERS:
  Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than February 4th, 2026. Confirmations will be due at the latest by February 6th, 2026.

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