Financial Empowerment Coordinator

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.

IRC Background: 

The Financial Capability & IDA Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing and strengthening a comprehensive financial literacy curriculum to equip refugees and immigrants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the U.S. financial system. The Coordinator also manages a match-savings program (IDA) designed to increase families’ ability to save, foster participation in financial institutions, and support asset acquisition through grant-matched savings.

The role includes financial coaching, training facilitation, data and file management, and building partnerships with community organizations and financial institutions.

Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, adapt, and deliver culturally responsive financial literacy workshops and curriculum.
• Provide individualized financial counseling and coaching to help clients meet goals such as budgeting, credit building, debt reduction, and saving.
• Support clients in reviewing and improving their credit histories.
• Conduct outreach and engagement for community-based financial education events.
• Serve as local liaison for credit-building and consumer loan programs, including those offered by the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, donors, and community partners.
• Coordinate the IDA match-savings program, including intake, eligibility verification, and file management.
• Guide participants through savings goals, account setup, and asset acquisition.
• Manage the asset purchase and match disbursement process in line with program requirements.
• Facilitate weekly food systems orientation sessions for new arrivals as part of the IDA orientation workshop series.
• Oversee the administration of surveys and the collection of program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor client progress and provide support for program completion.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and interns to strengthen program delivery.
• Maintain timely and accurate client records and reporting in compliance with IRC standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and data security protocols.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Social Work, Education, Public Administration, or related field (required or equivalent experience).

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience in financial literacy, social work, client services, or related fields.
• Required: experience in client counseling, case management, or coaching.
• Preferred: program coordination or leadership experience.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience delivering presentations and working cross-culturally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data tracking and file management systems.
• Proficiency in English required; bilingual ability strongly preferred.
• Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations strongly preferred.

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in English required; bilingual ability in Spanish, Dari, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, French, or other refugee/immigrant language preferred.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation.
• Must possess or be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card per Arizona state law.

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $23 - $25) 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.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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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 $143 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.