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Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Intern
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee in Phoenix
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SCOPE OF WORK: The Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program provides match savings accounts for refugees specifically to encourage asset-building purchases, such as first-time home ownership, business development, and post-secondary education investments. This program has resulted in the purchase of over 500 cars and 400 homes in the Phoenix area. The IDA Intern will assist the Program Coordinator with the core operations of the program. The intern will learn through experience about the asset-building microfinance programs and working with refugee populations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The IDA Program Intern will have the opportunity to hone cross-cultural communication, strategic planning skills, financial analysis, accounting procedures. The intern will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the global non-profit environment and working with refugee populations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the IDA Program Coordinator, the intern will assist with the following:
- Analyze program applicant financial data to determine enrollment eligibility
- Review asset purchase documents to ensure completeness
- Process program participant deposit data and enter into data base to track progress
- Audit program financial data on a monthly basis to track progress
- Provide technical assistance to program participants regarding program processes
- Assist Program Coordinator with class preparations
- Assist Program Coordinator with implementation of new investment curriculum
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor or graduate-level education with interest in non-profit management and/or finance/accounting
- Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong internal drive with the ability to work proactively without continuous oversight
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office
- Patience, flexibility, & creativity
- Project management experience is preferred, but not required
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About International Rescue Committee in Phoenix
Location:
4425 West Olive Avenue #400, Glendale, AZ 85302, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives & livelihoods are shattered by conflict & disaster to survive, recover, & gain control of their future.
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4425 West Olive Ave, Suite 400Glendale, AZ 85302
DATE POSTED
August 10, 2016
SKILLS
- Financial Auditing
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15+ hrs/week (3 months)