Financial Literacy Coach — Entry Level (Hybrid)

American Accounting Association; McKeesport (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Year Up United seeks an Entry Level Financial Advisor to support young adults as they build financial capability and long term stability. In this mission-driven role, you'll coach participants on budgeting, saving, credit building, and student loan literacy; assist with basic financial planning and goal setting; and connect them to vetted banking and investment partners.

You'll use data to track outcomes, refine workshops, and collaborate with program staff and employer partners.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in personal finance or financial education is preferred.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to young adults.
• Comfortable using data to measure outcomes and improve coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching on budgeting, saving, credit, and debt.
• Facilitate workshops on core personal finance topics for young adults.
• Support participants in setting financial goals and building action plans.
• Track financial outcomes and maintain accurate participant records.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate financial education into curricula.
• Refer participants to vetted banking and financial services partners.
• Use data to improve coaching approaches and workshop content.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Support outreach and engagement for financial education events.
• Uphold Year Up's values of equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Skills

Personal finance education

Financial planning basics

Budgeting and cash-flow analysis

Credit and debt management

Student loan literacy

Presentation and facilitation

Client interviewing and intake

Data tracking and reporting

CRM or case management software

Tools

Excel or Google Sheets

CRM or case management software

Job description

Year Up United seeks an Entry Level Financial Advisor to support young adults as they build financial capability and long term stability. In this mission-driven role, you'll coach participants on budgeting, saving, credit building, and student loan literacy; assist with basic financial planning and goal setting; and connect them to vetted banking and investment partners.

You'll use data to track outcomes, refine workshops, and collaborate with program staff and employer partners.