Financial Empowerment Coordinator VISTA

About the YWCA Mission

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 Ameri Corps 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.

• Lead efforts to develop a trauma‑informed financial empowerment program for survivors of domestic violence.
• 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 needed for classes.
• Develop position descriptions and training for facilitators or volunteers.
• Research potential funding sources to support long‑term program sustainability.

• Strong research, program development, and communication skills.
• Passion for supporting survivors and an organized, collaborative mindset.
• Experience in financial literacy, nonprofit programs, or education highly valued.
• High school diploma or GED required.

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Childcare assistance (if eligible).
• Relocation allowance.
• Health coverage.
• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Living allowance.

Program Type:
Ameri Corps VISTA | Duration: 12 months (08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027) |

Schedule:

Full time |

Location:

Idaho