Career and Financial Coaching Intern (Spring 2027)

The Career and Financial Coaching Intern will assist IRC employment specialists with activities that support the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian immigrants in Baltimore. Responsibilities include individual client coaching, group job readiness training, employer research, and service documentation.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Career Coaching
• Financial Coaching
• Refugee Services
• Workforce Development
• Client Coaching
• Job Readiness Training
• Employer Research
• Service Documentation
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Database Management
• Box
• Driving License
• Travel Coordination

Languages

English