CED Financial & Micro Business Coach

Capstone Community Action•Morrisville, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone’s mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity. The Financial & Micro Business Coach is responsible for delivering financial capability and micro-business development services that promote financial stability, asset building, and economic opportunity for individuals, families, and small business owners throughout Vermont. This position provides financial education workshops and individualized coaching on budgeting, bill payment, credit improvement, debt reduction, student loans, savings strategies, and other personal finance topics. The Financial & Micro Business Coach also provides technical assistance and business counseling to start-up and expand businesses, including business planning, referrals to supportive services, advocacy, and training for current and aspiring low-to moderate-income entrepreneurs.

Requirements

B.A. or higher degree, preferably in community organizing, community development. personal finance management, planning or human services; or a AA and nationally recognized accreditation in Financial Counseling or Financial Coaching; or a comparable combination of relevant work experience and training.
3+ years' in experience in personal finance management, personal finance coaching, and credit building, including demonstrated competency and sensitivity in working with low-income individuals and families seeking to become economically self-sufficient.
4 years' experience in small business development or management, with experience owning a business or being self-employed referred.
Basic bookkeeping or accounting experience or experience managing a budget.
Experience in group facilitation
Experience in marketing and public relations

Responsibilities

Delivering financial capability and micro-business development services that promote financial stability, asset building, and economic opportunity for individuals, families, and small business owners throughout Vermont.
Providing financial education workshops and individualized coaching on budgeting, bill payment, credit improvement, debt reduction, student loans, savings strategies, and other personal finance topics.
Providing technical assistance and business counseling to start-up and expand businesses, including business planning, referrals to supportive services, advocacy, and training for current and aspiring low-to moderate-income entrepreneurs.