Financial Empowerment Coordinator VISTA

Overview

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 12‑month opportunity includes trauma‑informed training, research, curriculum development, survey creation, evaluation, and recommendations for sustainability.

This VISTA role provides hands‑on experience in program development and capacity‑building within a nonprofit setting.

The VISTA member will lead efforts to develop a trauma‑informed financial empowerment program for survivors of domestic violence. Duties include researching financial literacy resources to identify topics for a 12‑session curriculum; consulting experts in banking and financial management to define class content; developing surveys and feedback tools to evaluate program effectiveness; creating facilitator guides and position descriptions; identifying materials and resources needed for classes;

training facilitators or volunteers; and researching potential funding sources to support long‑term program sustainability.

Training, Education award upon successful completion of service, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage, Living Allowance.

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

• Community and Economic Development
• Education
• Community Outreach

• Education
• Community Organization
• Fund Raising/Grant Writing
• General Skills
• Non‑Profit Management
• Writing/Editing
• Social Services
• Communications
• Recruitment

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Financial Empowerment Coordinator VISTA
• Program Start/End Date: 05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18, Maximum None
• Program Locations: IDAHO
• Accepting Applications:
  From 02/12/2026 To 04/10/2026

Victoria Scalise
300 Main St
Lewiston

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