The Financial Stability Program Specialist position is a grant-funded position that will based in the United Way Suncoast Sarasota office. The Program Specialist will assist with implementing the Financial Sustainability Initiative (FSI) in Sarasota County, with a focus on expanding FSI to south Sarasota County (Venice, North Port, Englewood). This will include recruiting and managing volunteer financial coaches, facilitating financial education workshops, and connecting low-to-moderate income residents to asset-building financial products and other resources. The Program Specialist will work with community social service agency partners to recruit program participants and match them to coaches and increase agency utilization of financial coaching software.
This position requires at least two years of related work experience or similar volunteer experience. The successful candidate will be an organized and creative, energetic self-starter with a passion for breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
Experience in successfully working with low-income individuals/families on a one-on-one basis and knowledge of financial literacy and asset-building strategies for low-income families are important. Demonstrated success in teaching/facilitating groups is also required. Must be comfortable with public speaking.