Overview
The Economic Development Intern will work closely with the Economic Empowerment team to help promote client economic growth and encourage clients to work towards their long-term goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with IRC Employment Specialists and Financial Coaches to implement and monitor performance on the Career Development Program
- Teach Advanced Job Readiness Trainings including: introduction to career development, business writing, networking, interview preparation and financial literacy
- Counsel and guide clients through the process of working towards long-term career goals by providing: individual trainings, resume and cover letter preparation, one-on-one job application assistance, etc.
- Provide group and individual trainings aimed at successful workforce integration
- Accompany clients to job preparation activities and interviews; coach clients on interview preparation
- Assist clients in setting up bank accounts, teach financial literacy workshops and assist clients with loan applications
- Assist clients in completing new hire paperwork, employment program documentation and other administrative tasks as needed
- Audit employment program files to ensure documentation adheres to program requirements and update program databases regularly
- Advocate for clients’ rights in the labor market by providing references for clients and meeting with employers to educate them about the benefits of hiring IRC clients
- Other duties as identified by Employment Specialists
Qualifications
- Self-motivated; able to work independently
- Ability to collaborate with fellow interns to create/teach trainings. This is a team-focused internship.
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Works well in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to change
- Confident in public speaking or interest to develop these skills
- Strong interest in refugee and asylee issues as well as in workforce development
