Senior Financial Coach

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.

Job Overview:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Financial Coach to join its Economic Empowerment program in the SeaTac, WA office. This position will lead the implementation of IRC in Washington’s Financial Capabilities program, a core initiative within the Economic Empowerment portfolio. The program is designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged individuals strengthen their financial knowledge, increase their assets, and build lasting financial resilience.

The Senior Financial Coach will provide one-on-one targeted interventions to support clients’ financial well-being, as well as tailored group workshops to expand their financial knowledge. This role will collaborate with the Economic Empowerment team and the broader IRC in Washington network to identify appropriate client referrals and apply IRC’s Financial Coaching Curriculum. Key responsibilities include documenting program compliance and outcomes, conducting community outreach to establish long-term partnerships, and supporting proposal development efforts to expand programming

The Senior Financial Coach will report to the Economic Empowerment Program Manager and will supervise financial coaches, interns, and volunteers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach and recruit program participants; screen and assess clients for eligibility.
• Provide one-on-one financial coaching, including budgeting, credit report review, goal setting, and financial planning.
• Design and facilitate group financial literacy workshops tailored to client needs and interests.
• Coordinate referrals to external service providers to support clients’ broader financial and personal goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case files, client data, and reporting across multiple databases.
• Assist the Economic Empowerment Program Manager in identifying funding opportunities and support grant development.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for funders in alignment with grant requirements.
• Support the development and tracking of performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national financial service providers to enhance program impact.
• Supervise financial coaches, interns, and volunteers delivering direct services to program participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals and organizational priorities

Key Working Relationships:

Reports to: Economic Empowerment Program Manager

Position Supervises: Financial Coaches, interns, and volunteers

• Education: Relevant degree in finance, economics, social work, or a related field; equivalent professional and/or lived experience will also be considered.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of progressive experience in financial coaching and financial literacy training.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with budgeting, credit, banking systems, and asset-building strategies. HUD Housing Counselor Certification is a plus or willingness to get certified by HUD within 6 months of hire.
• Client Engagement: Experience supporting non-native English speakers from diverse backgrounds; strong preference for candidates with experience advising immigrants, refugees, and other socially disadvantaged individuals.
• Data & Reporting: Proficiency in documentation, data tracking, and reporting for compliance and program outcomes.
• Grant Writing: Experience in grant writing is a plus.
• Communication: Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to present to diverse audiences and collaborate in cross-cultural, multidisciplinary environments.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage people and lead teams; experience supervising staff and fostering a supportive, productive work environment.
• Organization: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, and continuous learning.
• Language Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English required; fluency in an additional language relevant to current refugee populations is highly desirable.
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy, and ability to travel frequently within the service area to take clients to open bank accounts. Travel expenses are reimbursable.

Working Environment:   
•   Flexible hybrid office environment (remote and in-office)
•   May require occasional weekend and /or evening work to attend outreach events

Compensation: (Pay Range: $29 - $35) 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.

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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.