13183 Requisition ID: req3156 Job Title: IDA Intern Spring Sector: Community Development Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Location: USA-Phoenix, AZ Job Description SCOPE OF WORK: The IDA Program Intern assist the Program Coordinator with the core operations of the program. The intern will learn through experience about asset-building microfinance programs and working with refugee populations. Asset building is a pivotal strategy that helps families escape the cycle of poverty by building a financial buffer to help weather emergencies as well as a platform for continued economic development. The Individual Development Account (IDA) is an innovative tool designed with this strategy in mind which provides a match incentive for money saved towards long-term investments such as first-time home ownership. The IRC in Phoenix has established a matching fund to assist all low-income Arizona residents and has helped purchase 340 homes to date. RESPONSIBILITIES: · 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 · Other duties as assigned LEARNING OUTCOMES: 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. Qualifications 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 and creativity · Project management experience is a plus! Time Commitment: · 3month Minimum · 10-15 hours a week · Can only be completed Monday Friday 9 am- 5 pm This Internship is Unpaid ]]> 3156 USA-Phoenix, AZ