Financial Empowerment Coordinator VISTA

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

YWCA is seeking a motivated AmeriCorps VISTA to develop a Financial Empowerment Coordinator program in Idaho. The role entails designing a 12-session curriculum, creating surveys, and developing tools to gather feedback.

You will collaborate with banking experts and identify resources to sustain the program long-term. The position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit program development, trauma-informed training, and capacity-building, with opportunities for training, networking, and

Qualifications

• Organized, collaborative, and passionate about supporting survivors.
• Strong research, program development, and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in financial literacy, nonprofit programs, or education is valued.

Responsibilities

• Research financial literacy resources to identify topics for a 12-session curriculum.
• Consult experts in banking and financial management to define class content.
• Develop surveys and feedback tools to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Create facilitator guides and position descriptions.
• Identify materials and resources for classes.
• Develop training for facilitators or volunteers.
• Research potential funding sources to support long-term program sustainability.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Education

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Recruitment

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The YWCA empowers survivors of domestic violence through support services such as safe shelter, advocacy, and weekly support groups. Our goal is to help participants build financial stability and confidence while planning for their future. We are seeking a motivated AmeriCorps VISTA member to develop a financial empowerment program that strengthens our current efforts. The member will design a participant-friendly curriculum covering financial management topics, create pre- and post-session surveys, and develop tools to gather participant feedback. They will consult experts in banking and financial management, identify resources and materials for classes, develop a facilitator guide and position description, and research potential funding sources to support long-term program sustainability. Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and passionate about supporting survivors. Strong research, program development, and communication skills are essential. Experience in financial literacy, nonprofit programs, or education is highly valued. This VISTA opportunity provides hands-on experience in program development and capacity-building within a nonprofit setting. Members will make a direct impact by creating a program that will continue to serve survivors for years to come. Training, networking, and professional development opportunities are provided, and the member will leave lasting resources for YWCA staff and participants. This 12-month opportunity includes trauma informed training, research, curriculum development, survey creation, evaluation, and recommendations for sustainability. Join us in empowering survivors and helping them achieve financial confidence and independence!

Member Duties :

researching financial literacy resources to identify topics for a 12-session curriculum; consulting experts in banking and financial management to define class content; developing surveys and feedback tools to evaluate program effectiveness; creating facilitator guides and position descriptions; identifying materials and resources needed for classes; develop position descriptions and training for facilitators or volunteers; and researching potential funding sources to support long-term program sustainability.

Program Benefits :

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Training .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas:

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills:

Communications , Community Organization , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Social Services .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Financial Empowerment Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

IDAHO

Accepting Applications

From 10/05/2026 To 11/10/2026