Career and Financial Coaching Intern (fall 2026)

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.

Scope of Work

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.

Reports To

Employment Specialist, Financial Coach or Program Coordinator

Learning Objectives

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Position Details

• IN-PERSON: Fall 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 Monday, September 14th (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM). Regular weekly hours start the week of September 14th, 2026, and will continue through December 18th, 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 3 days 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. Fall 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).

Application Process

• DUE DATE: apply online at careers.rescue.org by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, August 30th.

• INTERVIEWS: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews beginning August 2026. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately August 4th through August 20th, 2026.

• OFFERS: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 25th, 2026. Confirmations will be due at the latest by August 27th, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This is an unpaid position and is not eligible for benefits.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.