Financial Empowerment Programs Manager

Reports To: Financial Empowerment Center Director

Job Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-time – 35hrs/wk

Location: Hybrid – in-office Alexandria, telecommuting

Available Benefits

Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Family Medical Leave, 403b Match, Flexible Schedule, Telecommuting

Mission Focus

Britepaths is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing food, financial assistance, financial education, and workforce development programming and services for clients in Northern Virginia. Our programs stabilize clients facing economic crisis, foster personal empowerment, and support the needs of children. Please see our website for our values statement. We are explicitly working toward an inclusive, equitable, and diverse organization.

Role Summary

The Financial Empowerment Programs Manager will lead and grow Britepaths’ financial coaching, education, and mentoring programs that help families in Northern Virginia build stability and independence. This role trains and supports volunteers, ensuring they are prepared to deliver effective coaching, mentoring, and education to low- and moderate-income clients. They will recruit, train, and manage volunteers, build personal finance presentations, and maintain a robust library of volunteer resources. The Financial Empowerment Programs Manager will work with existing community partners to provide the financial education programs to their clients while building new community partnerships to expand our program reach.

Major Responsibilities

Financial Empowerment Programs

• Oversee the delivery and growth of one-on-one financial coaching, financial mentoring, and personal finance workshops that help clients build financial stability and confidence.
• Design and deliver tailored financial education sessions, including budgeting, debt management, credit improvement, and long-term financial planning.
• Track program participation, outcomes, and client progress to measure impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintain and update financial empowerment presentation materials and program collateral

Financial Empowerment Volunteers

• Recruit and onboard volunteers with the skills and passion to serve as financial coaches, mentors, and workshop instructors.
• Develop and deliver initial and ongoing training to equip volunteers with effective coaching techniques for low- to moderate-income clients.
• Provide continuous support, resources, and guidance to ensure volunteers are confident, prepared, and engaged.
• Maintain and update a library of volunteer training materials, curricula, and tools.

Community Partnerships

• Build and strengthen partnerships with local nonprofits, county agencies, and community organizations to expand program reach.
• Coordinate with existing partners to deliver financial empowerment services directly to their clients.
• Represent Britepaths and the Financial Empowerment Center at community meetings, events, and partnership meetings to promote programs and foster collaboration.

Administrative Tasks

• • Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and planning meetings.
  • Manage assigned staff.
  • Assist with client management.
  • Assist with grant proposal development, reporting, and data entry needs.
  • Participate in community meetings and committees as assigned.
  • Maintain and update the Financial Empowerment Center’s operating procedures.
  • Manage the Financial Empowerment Center’s virtual platforms
  • Commitment to stay current on Financial Coaching issues at the national and local level.
  • Update Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Financial Empowerment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, nonprofit management; or equivalent professional experience.
• Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification preferred; or strong knowledge of personal finance topics such as budgeting, credit, debt reduction, and savings strategies.
• Experience in program management, community engagement, or nonprofit program delivery.
• Experience training, managing, or supporting volunteers strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills; comfortable leading workshops and training sessions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including volunteers, clients, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Position requires 35 hours/week, with at least 2 days/week at the Financial Empowerment Center, commensurate with an annual salary in the range of $54,000 to $64,000 dependent upon experience and track record. Work schedule is flexible, with required core hours Monday – Friday 10am to 2pm. A reliable internet connection at home is required for telecommuting; a laptop will be provided. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required in addition to monthly in-person attendance of staff meetings at Britepaths’ Fairfax headquarters. Must have own transportation. Northern Virginia regional travel required.

Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Family Medical Leave, 403b Match, Flexible Schedule, Telecommuting