Financial Empowerment Instructor

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

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!

What You'll Do

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. This is a temporary, full-time position for approximately four months, beginning October 1, 2026. 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.

Expectations of your role: Financial Coaching & Direct Service

• 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

Must have's to be successful:

• 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

Hours, Rate, and Benefits Hourly Starting Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour

Status: Temporary, Full Time; 40 hours per week

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Non-Exempt position.

Physical Requirements 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.

Continuous sit or stand for extended periods while facilitating classes or working at a computer

Continuous use of a computer, including typing, viewing screens, and using virtual platforms

Continuously communicate clearly in person and virtually, including speaking and listening in group settings

Occasional lifting and carrying of materials (e.g., training supplies, laptops, or presentation materials), typically up to 20 pounds

Occasional ability to move between office spaces, training rooms, and community locations as needed

Frequent ability to travel to multiple YWCA sites and community partner locations 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%

YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply! 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.

Mental Health Considerations 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment 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.

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