Financial Literacy Specialist

Strong understanding of personal finance principles, including budgeting, saving, debt reduction, credit building/restoration, banking products, and financial goal setting

Knowledge of credit reports, credit scoring, and strategies for improving credit health

Familiarity with consumer financial protections, common financial pitfalls, predatory lending practices, and financial scams

Understanding of asset-building strategies, including emergency savings, homeownership readiness, and long-term financial planning

Ability to explain financial concepts in a clear, practical, engaging, and easy-to-understand manner

Strong communication, mentorship, and active listening skills

A genuine willingness and ability to work with teenagers and young adults, helping equip them with foundational financial literacy skills that promote responsible decision-making, independence, and long-term economic stability

Ability to present age-appropriate financial education topics to youth, such as:

• budgeting and money management
• savings habits
• banking basics
• debit vs. credit
• understanding credit and debt
• responsible spending
• entrepreneurship and wealth-building concepts
• financial goal setting

Ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and life backgrounds, including justice-impacted individuals, returning citizens, families, and youth

Compassion, patience, and a nonjudgmental, encouraging approach

Ability to help participants develop realistic financial action plans based on their current circumstances

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, budgeting tools, online banking platforms, virtual learning resources)

Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries

Prior experience in banking, finance, credit counseling, financial coaching, accounting, nonprofit services, education, or community outreach preferred

Knowledge of community financial empowerment resources is a plus

Commitment to the mission of Gaining Freedom Incorporated, including empowering justice-impacted individuals, families, and youth through education, opportunity, and long-term stability