Financial Empowerment Instructor

 

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

 

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

 

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating
racism and empowering women. Serving communities across King and Snohomish counties, the
organization provides a range of services focused on housing stability, economic advancement,
and gender-based violence support, with a strong emphasis on advancing economic empowerment
as a pathway to long-term stability and well-being.

The Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI) is a dynamic team focused on serving people who are
furthest from opportunity by building financial security for women and families. ERI provides a
combination of financial education classes (including “Hope and Power” and “Money
Mechanics”), one-on-one financial coaching, financial incentives tied to goal achievement, and
community-based workshops delivered in partnership with other service providers. Programming
is designed to help participants build practical financial skills, increase confidence, and make
progress toward individualized financial goals in a supportive, culturally responsive environment.
The Financial Empowerment Coach and Instructor provides individualized financial coaching and
facilitates financial education classes for community members, with the goal of improving money
management skills and increasing confidence in meeting financial goals. This position supports
participants in strengthening financial knowledge, building practical skills, and connecting to
broader economic empowerment resources. The role also requires critical thinking about how
external systems impact participants, grounded in an anti-racist framework and an understanding
of the intersections of race, poverty, and access to opportunity.

NOTE: This position works primarily onsite at the YWCA Greenbridge office in Seattle, with
occasional travel to other YWCA locations across King and Snohomish counties. Due to the nature
of direct service and program delivery, this role is expected to be primarily in-person, with limited
availability for hybrid or remote work.

• Provide individualized financial coaching to support participants in achieving goals such
as improving credit, reducing debt, increasing savings, building assets, and planning for
long-term financial stability
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships grounded in community, respect, and a
strengths-based approach
• Administer and track matched savings incentives tied to participant goal achievement
• Review credit reports and support participants in understanding and improving their
financial standing
• Work with a diverse population experiencing barriers to employment and financial
stability, including those impacted by systemic inequities
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions and partners that support participant
success
• Conduct outreach, screening, enrollment, and orientation for program participants

Instruction & Program Delivery
• Facilitate financial education classes for YWCA residents, program participants, and
community members, both in-person and virtually
• Coordinate all aspects of class delivery, including curriculum preparation, logistics,
materials, partner coordination, and follow-up
• Customize curriculum and workshops to meet the needs of specific populations and partner
organizations
• Provide technology support to participants as needed (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom,
Microsoft Forms)
• Collaborate with internal programs and external partners to expand access to financial
education services
• Engage in community outreach and maintain strong, productive relationships with partners

Program Operations & Team Contribution
• Maintain accurate and complete client records and ensure compliance with program and
funder requirements
• Collect, track, and report participant data for evaluation, reporting, and continuous
improvement
• Contribute participant success stories and qualitative insights for program reporting
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and grant-related activities
• Support curriculum development and continuous program improvement based on feedback
and best practices
• Provide training, support, and coordination for volunteers or interns, as applicable
• Integrate financial empowerment services across YWCA programs, including housing and
employment services
• Conduct presentations and represent ERI in community settings

Equity & Social Justice Practice
• Apply an anti-racist and social justice lens to all aspects of service delivery and program
design
• Participate in YWCA Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) trainings, caucuses, and
related activities
• Demonstrate understanding of how systemic racism and oppression impact financial
stability and access to resources
• Take action to reduce barriers to participation and ensure equitable access and outcomes
for participants
• Build effective working relationships across cultures and support an inclusive, learningoriented
team environment
• Reflect on and address how systems of privilege and oppression impact participants,
programs, and service delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least one year of professional experience
OR
a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience; equivalent combinations of
education and experience will be considered
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
• Experience providing financial education strongly preferred; comparable experience in
public speaking, training, or group facilitation will also be considered
• Training in coaching methodology preferred, or willingness to complete training upon
hire
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of YWCA participants, including individuals who
are low-income, experiencing homelessness, have limited English proficiency, or are
impacted by domestic violence, substance use, or other barriers to employment
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook
• Ability to travel independently to multiple worksites
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional daytime and evening hours

 

 

 

 

 

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.