International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago
Economic Development Intern (Spring 2026)
Silver Spring, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to crises worldwide. The Economic Development Intern will assist the Economic Empowerment program in helping refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency through career development training and financial coaching.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Three month minimum. Required 20+ hours/week. Preferred 35+ hours/week
Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required
Preferred
Language skills in Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, French, Kinyarwanda, Spanish, Hindi or Swahili are a plus
Preference to current students and recent graduates
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
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.
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Funding
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