Youth Financial Literacy Coach

Gaining Freedom Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaining Freedom Incorporated seeks a passionate financial literacy educator to empower teens and young adults with foundational money-management skills. You will teach budgeting, banking basics, debt awareness, and credit concepts using clear, practical examples.

This role requires strong communication, mentorship, and active listening, with respect for diverse backgrounds; prior experience in banking, finance, or nonprofit education preferred; confidentiality and professional boundaries are

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of personal finance principles including budgeting, saving, debt reduction, credit building/restoration.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly and engage audiences.
• Strong communication, mentorship, and active listening skills.
• Comfort working with teenagers and young adults to build foundational financial literacy.
• Ability to present age-appropriate topics to youth (budgeting, banking basics, credit, debt, etc.).
• Ability to work with diverse socioeconomic and life backgrounds; maintain confidentiality and boundaries.
• Experience in banking, finance, credit counseling, financial coaching, nonprofit services, education, or community outreach preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of Gaining Freedom Incorporated.

Responsibilities

• Present age-appropriate financial education topics to youth, including budgeting, savings, banking basics, and credit concepts.
• Explain financial concepts in a clear, practical, engaging way.
• Mentor and actively listen to participants to support decision‑making.
• Help participants develop realistic financial action plans based on their circumstances.
• Work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Utilize basic computer tools such as email, spreadsheets, and online learning platforms.

Skills

Financial literacy

Mentorship

Active listening

Youth engagement

Communication

Tools

Spreadsheets

Budgeting tools

Job description

Gaining Freedom Incorporated seeks a passionate financial literacy educator to empower teens and young adults with foundational money-management skills. You will teach budgeting, banking basics, debt awareness, and credit concepts using clear, practical examples.

This role requires strong communication, mentorship, and active listening, with respect for diverse backgrounds; prior experience in banking, finance, or nonprofit education preferred; confidentiality and professional boundaries are