Financial Coach at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – United States REMOTE POSSIBLE
Recruiter: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
About International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.
Job Summary
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within International Rescue Committee (IRC)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.
Full Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Financial Coach for the Economic Empowerment program in the SeaTac office. This role supports financial capability services that help clients strengthen financial knowledge, build assets, and work toward long term financial stability. The Financial Coach provides one on one coaching, facilitates workshops, manages data entry and reporting, and collaborates with IRC teams and community partners. The position reports to the Senior Financial Coach . Major responsibilities One on one financial coaching
- Teach clients about financial coaching and build a collaborative partnership
- Support clients in resolving immediate financial challenges and developing long term financial habits
- Complete financial assessments and create budgets
- Provide strategies for credit building and asset growth
- Develop action plans and connect clients to IRC and community services
- Refer clients to external financial professionals when necessary Outcome tracking
- Document client progress in Efforts to Outcome
- Complete the Combined Financial Assessment
- Update assessments when a clients circumstances change Workshops
- Prepare and deliver workshops on budgeting, savings, credit, banking, and financial products
- Adapt workshop materials to the needs of diverse communities Community partnerships
- Maintain relationships with financial institutions to support client needs
- Build a referral network with community organizations such as housing and legal services Key working relationships Reports to the Senior Financial Coach Collaborates with the Economic Empowerment and Employment teams and other IRC Seattle staff Engages with financial institutions, partners, and service providers Job requirements
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional or lived experience
- Knowledge of budgeting, asset building, and credit
- One or more years of experience in personal finance, banking, counseling, case management, or coaching
- Experience with low income, immigrant, or refugee communities encouraged
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deliver culturally responsive services
- Experience with data entry and tracking in databases
- Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant preferred
- Commitment to anti racism and continuous learning
- Reliable transportation for local travel Working environment
- Professional office environment with a mix of remote and in office work Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. Compensation: (Pay Range: $27- $29) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and – as an evidence-based organization – to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If youre ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.
Key Details
- Job Title: Financial Coach
- Grade: N/A
- Location: Seattle (Remote work possible)
- Department: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Contract Type: Professional Staff
- Estimated Salary Range:$84,000 – $144,000 USD annually
Qualifications
- Not specified in the official posting
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
