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TITLE: Economic Empowerment Intern-UNPAID
LOCATION: 1873 S. Bellaire St. Suite 500, Denver80222
DURATION: 12-week minimum
START: September 2025

INTERNSHIPOVERVIEW: IRC in Denver's EconomicEmpowerment team serves refugees and asylees to promote their self-sufficiency.Interns join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values culturalhumility, client-centered service, and continuous learning. The environment isfast-paced and supportive, with opportunities to engage directly with clients,contribute to program development, and work alongside experienced staff anddedicated volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employment Support

Assist the employment specialist in completing Reach Employment Plans and Employment IntakesHelp prepare for weekly employment drop-in sessions and employment-related events including -but not limited to-inviting clients to participate, setting up laptops and resources, communicating and managing volunteersConduct market research on the job trends and identify new employment opportunities for clients. Identify and track job fairs and hiring fairs

Public Benefits Support

Provide administrative support to the Public Benefits team, including organizing documents, updating databases, and scheduling appointments. Assist refugee and immigrant clients with submitting public benefit renewals such as SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF.

Digital Skills & Financial Capability Support

Assist in developing and delivering digital literacy workshops (e.g., using email, job search platforms, online banking).Support clients in accessing and navigating online resources for employment, education, and public services.Help staff prepare to facilitate financial literacy sessions covering topics such as budgeting, saving, credit, and banking.Assist in creating culturally and linguistically appropriate financial education materials.Gather feedback from clients to improve digital and financial education offerings.Track client progress and outcomes using IRC systems.

Employer Engagement Program (EEP) Support

Collaborate with EEP team and Employment team to develop program materials, including marketing materials (Newsletter, informational flyers), business development outreach and strategies, and classroom materials.

New Roots Support

Develop program outreach materials and content for New Roots social media. Help staff with ongoing garden projects at garden sites (e.g. planting, cleaning, weeding, general site maintenance). 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Gain hands-on experience in economic empowerment and adult education.Learn how to design and deliver culturally responsive economic empowerment programming.Understand the challenges and strengths of refugee and immigrant communities in achieving economic stability.Learn about humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, and global affairs.


Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

Organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills and sound judgement.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.Ability to work independently and maintain responsibility for multiple task.Commitment to promoting participation, self-reliance, sustainability, equity and human dignity.Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to working with diverse populations.Experience teaching, coaching or teaching.Preferred: proficiency in a second language (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, Spanish)

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.