Financial Education Coordinator-Spanish Bilingual

Work Schedule: Full Time-Hybrid-50% onsite, 50% remote 

Compensation: $21/hour - $22/hour 

Benefits:  Full benefits eligible including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, 401k retirement savings plan with employer matching, employee assistance and employee discount programs.

Open:  April 5, 2023

Closes: When filled

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in the north and east King County, WA. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline, and Sno-Valley (Carnation), we are the largest nonprofit organization in the area.  Hopelink programs and services focus on five key areas: food, financial assistance, housing & family development, adult education & employment, and transportation/mobility. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. 

Summary:

Do you want to assist the community with reaching their financial goals through teaching and outreach? 

The Financial Education Coordinator supports Hopelink’s Financial Capability Program objectives by delivering financial education services and expanding the program through partnerships across the region. This position works closely with the Financial Capability Program Manager who holds professional certifications and acts as a supportive mentorship manager allowing growth in skills and community outreach.

The Financial Education Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing financial education programs that increase basic financial knowledge and skills. The coordinator creates curriculum and materials, facilitates classes, delivers presentations, oversees volunteers, and evaluates program effectiveness. They collaborate across Hopelink community services teams and with community partners to promote financial education and coordinate events to promote financial well-being.

The ideal candidate for this role will be bilingual in English and Spanish, have an interest in finance or adult education, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Members of BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) communities, or people who have personal experience in historically marginalized and excluded communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Spanish Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply. 

This position requires on-site availability for support of staff, volunteers, and students, as well as team meetings. Work from home is available at least 50% of the time when on-site activities are not required in Bellevue, WA.

Essential Functions:

(Note:  Any one position may not include all the functions nor do the listed functions include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Facilitates basic financial education classes and workshops in-person and virtually.
• Creates, selects, and revises program curriculum and materials based on changing needs and new requests.
• Identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with community partners in North/East King County.
• Collaborates with other Hopelink programs and community partners to provide financial education opportunities for their clients.
• Participates in Hopelink and partner staff training as requested to support ways to integrate financial capability in their direct service to clients.  
• Creates financial education promotion plan and materials in collaboration with Hopelink Outreach and Communication teams.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of curriculum delivery and content; proposes changes.
• Research best practice service delivery models, including cultural and linguistic competency, virtual learning, and adapts program components accordingly.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers, matching volunteer skills and abilities with program needs. Collaborates with Hopelink Volunteer Program Manager.
• Completes intake for program participants as needed; enters client data into client database. Tracks client attendance and progress within the program.
• Communicates respectfully with people regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, national origin, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, sexual orientation, political ideology, gender identity, military status, genetic information, or any other expression of diversity.

• Maintains a professional and positive working relationship with clients, vendors, volunteers, donors, and fellow staff and adheres to the Hopelink Standards of Conduct.  
• Consistently exhibits regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.