Financial Empowerment Instructor (Part-Time)

Instruction & Participant Support
•    Lead and co-facilitate trauma-informed financial empowerment workshops, classes, and peer-support learning spaces 
•    Deliver curriculum and instructional content related to: 
o    Budgeting 
o    Credit and credit building 
o    Banking and savings 
o    Debt reduction 
o    Financial safety planning 
o    Consumer protection and fraud prevention 
o    Goal setting and financial confidence 
•    Adapt instructional approaches to support varying learning styles and participant needs 
•    Create welcoming, inclusive, and emotionally safe learning environments 
•    Support participants in identifying and working toward individualized financial empowerment goals 
•    Provide resource navigation, encouragement, and follow-up support to participants 
•    Maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and survivor-centered practices 

Program Delivery & Coordination
•    Coordinate workshop preparation, scheduling, materials, attendance tracking, and participant communication 
•    Assist with participant outreach, screening, enrollment, orientation, and retention activities 
•    Support virtual and in-person class delivery, including basic technology support for participants as needed 
•    Collaborate with internal programs and community partners to increase participant access and engagement 
•    Assist with curriculum updates and continuous program improvement efforts 

Documentation & Program Operations
•    Maintain accurate and timely participant documentation in accordance with program, agency, and funder requirements 
•    Support collection of participant surveys, assessments, and outcome data 
•    Assist with grant-related reporting and program evaluation activities 
•    Participate in team meetings, trainings, and program planning activities 
•    Support outreach presentations and represent YWCA programming within the community as appropriate 

Equity & Social Justice Practice
•    Apply a racial equity and trauma-informed lens to all aspects of instruction and participant engagement 
•    Demonstrate understanding of how systemic barriers impact financial stability and access to opportunity 
•    Support inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments 
•    Participate in YWCA Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) activities and related learning opportunities 

Experience working with diverse communities through education, social services, advocacy, workforce development, housing, or community-based programs 
•    Experience teaching, training, facilitating workshops, or leading group learning environments 
•    Understanding of trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices 
•    Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills 
•    Basic knowledge of personal finance concepts such as budgeting, banking, savings, credit, and debt management 
•    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment 
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams 

Preferred
•    Experience working with individuals impacted by housing instability, gender-based violence, poverty, or other systemic barriers 
•    Experience with financial education, financial coaching, peer-support programming, or workforce development services 
•    Bilingual or multilingual skills strongly encouraged 
•    Experience working in community-based or nonprofit environments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  In performing this position, the employee:
 
•    All positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc.  As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients.
•    Regular in-person instruction, participant engagement, and team collaboration are essential functions of this role 
•    Occasional evening hours may be required to support participant accessibility and program delivery 
•    Frequent local travel between YWCA and community partner locations may be required 
•    Continuous use of a computer, including typing, viewing screens, and using virtual platforms for instruction, documentation, and communication 
•    Continuous ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person and in group learning environments 
•    Occasional lifting and carrying of training materials, supplies, laptops, or presentation materials, typically up to 20 pounds 
•    Ability to move between classrooms, offices, and community-based training locations as needed
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%