Financial Coach

New Community Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Community Corporation in Newark, NJ seeks a full-time Financial Coach to help individuals and families improve financial stability. You will meet clients to assess their situations, set realistic goals, and develop personalized action plans covering budgeting, debt reduction, savings, and credit building.

The role includes delivering one-on-one coaching and group workshops, providing financial education, tracking progress, keeping records, and collaborating with NCC programs and community

Qualifications

• Experience guiding clients through budgeting, debt reduction, and credit-building plans.
• Background in finance-related fields and ability to translate complex concepts for clients.
• Strong communication, active listening and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess financial situations, set goals, and develop personalized action plans covering budgeting, savings, debt reduction, and credit building.
• Deliver one-on-one coaching and group workshops, offer financial education on key topics, and connect clients with NCC resources.
• Track client progress, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with NCC programs and external partners.
• Contribute to outreach efforts to engage new participants and promote an inclusive environment.

Skills

Financial Coaching

Financial Education

Budgeting

Debt Reduction

Credit Building

Communication

Active Listening

Cultural Competency

Urban Community Experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, social work, counseling, or related field

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

New Community Corporation (NCC) is a comprehensive community development organization dedicated to helping inner-city residents improve their quality of life with dignity and opportunity. Founded in 1968, NCC is recognized as one of the largest and most impactful community development corporations in the United States. The organization provides a wide range of services “Under One Roof,” supporting individuals and families at every stage of life. Offerings include affordable housing, early childhood education, youth services, adult education, transitional family housing, mental health services, long-term care, a one-stop resource center, food pantry, community newspaper, and arts and cultural events. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on holistic, community-centered support.

Role Description

The Financial Coach is a full-time, on-site role based in Newark, NJ, providing direct support to individuals and families seeking to improve their financial stability and long-term economic well-being. In this role, the coach will meet with clients to assess financial situations, set realistic goals, and develop personalized action plans covering budgeting, savings, debt reduction, and credit building. The Financial Coach will deliver one-on-one coaching and group workshops, offer financial education on key topics, and connect clients with appropriate NCC and community resources. Daily responsibilities include tracking client progress, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with internal programs and external partners, and contributing to outreach efforts to engage new participants. The coach will promote a respectful, inclusive environment that empowers clients to make informed financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Financial Coaching and Financial Education to guide and empower clients through one-on-one and group sessions.
• Candidates should possess skills in Financial Planning and Personal Finance to help clients create budgets, manage debt, build savings, and plan for future goals.
• Candidates should possess a solid foundation in Finance to interpret financial information, explain products and services, and ensure accurate guidance.
• Relevant skills such as excellent communication, active listening, cultural competency, and the ability to build trust with diverse populations are highly beneficial.
• Experience working in community-based organizations or social services, and familiarity with urban communities, is preferred.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, social work, counseling, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, comfort with maintaining documentation and using basic office software, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams are important.