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25-26 Financial Stability Network Events Coordinator - DC
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25-26 Financial Stability Network Events Coordinator - DC
Catholic Charities’ FSN assists low- and moderate-income individuals and families with financial education to help them reduce debt, prepare their tax returns, and navigate financial budgeting and planning for the future. The pro bono assistance services we offer include financial mentoring where individuals and families meet with a trained financial mentor several hours each month to review the value of money, budgeting techniques, financial management, debt reduction, credit management, banking services, housing options, and retirement planning. Catholic Charities’ FSN also offers financial education which focuses on a range of financial topics offered throughout the year in-person or virtually (via Zoom).The VISTA will support FSN events, which are a "hands-on way" for volunteers to see the work we do, enabling them to participate in ways that bring self-sufficiency to clients. The VISTA will create a replicable and sustainable events strategy that outlines our mission clearly and defines components of success in articulating that mission. Events are a means to show the barriers that clients encounter and how FSN's services bring them financial stability. The VISTA will document the process and ensure it is consistent and replicable.This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty. Member Duties :
The VISTA will support Financial Stability Network (FSN) events, which are a "hands-on way" for volunteers to see the work we do, enabling them to participate in ways that bring self-sufficiency to clients. The VISTA will create a replicable and sustainable events strategy that outlines our mission clearly and defines components of success in articulating that mission. Events are a means to show the barriers that clients encounter and how FSN's services bring them financial stability. The VISTA will document the process and ensure it is consistent and replicable.The VISTA will create a manual of the event planning process through development, marketing, volunteer, and event planning lenses. Events include: FSN VITA Tax Clinics; FSN Advisory Council meetings; volunteer recruiting and training, “FSN Academy” client workshops; Volunteer Appreciation; Donor awareness and Lunch and Learn financial education classes. Program Benefits : Health Coverage*,Education award upon successful completion of service,Living Allowance,Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,Stipend,Childcare assistance if eligible,Training,Relocation Allowance. Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours,Permits attendance at school during off hours,Car recommended. Service Areas : Homelessness,Ex-Offender Reentry,Hunger,Community and Economic Development. Skills : Community Organization,Communications,Event Planning/Management. 25-26 Financial Stability Network Events Coordinator - DC Program Start/End Date 07/14/2025- 07/13/2026 Work Schedule
Full Time College graduate Age Requirement Minimum:18 Maximum:None Program Locations
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAWashington/Baltimore Accepting Applications From 05/08/2025 To 08/31/2025 Contact
Jim Shanahan 924 G St NW Washington DC 20001 202-262-1419
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Catholic Charities’ FSN assists low- and moderate-income individuals and families with financial education to help them reduce debt, prepare their tax returns, and navigate financial budgeting and planning for the future. The pro bono assistance services we offer include financial mentoring where individuals and families meet with a trained financial mentor several hours each month to review the value of money, budgeting techniques, financial management, debt reduction, credit management, banking services, housing options, and retirement planning. Catholic Charities’ FSN also offers financial education which focuses on a range of financial topics offered throughout the year in-person or virtually (via Zoom).The VISTA will support FSN events, which are a "hands-on way" for volunteers to see the work we do, enabling them to participate in ways that bring self-sufficiency to clients. The VISTA will create a replicable and sustainable events strategy that outlines our mission clearly and defines components of success in articulating that mission. Events are a means to show the barriers that clients encounter and how FSN's services bring them financial stability. The VISTA will document the process and ensure it is consistent and replicable.This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty. Member Duties :
The VISTA will support Financial Stability Network (FSN) events, which are a "hands-on way" for volunteers to see the work we do, enabling them to participate in ways that bring self-sufficiency to clients. The VISTA will create a replicable and sustainable events strategy that outlines our mission clearly and defines components of success in articulating that mission. Events are a means to show the barriers that clients encounter and how FSN's services bring them financial stability. The VISTA will document the process and ensure it is consistent and replicable.The VISTA will create a manual of the event planning process through development, marketing, volunteer, and event planning lenses. Events include: FSN VITA Tax Clinics; FSN Advisory Council meetings; volunteer recruiting and training, “FSN Academy” client workshops; Volunteer Appreciation; Donor awareness and Lunch and Learn financial education classes. Program Benefits : Health Coverage*,Education award upon successful completion of service,Living Allowance,Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,Stipend,Childcare assistance if eligible,Training,Relocation Allowance. Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours,Permits attendance at school during off hours,Car recommended. Service Areas : Homelessness,Ex-Offender Reentry,Hunger,Community and Economic Development. Skills : Community Organization,Communications,Event Planning/Management. 25-26 Financial Stability Network Events Coordinator - DC Program Start/End Date 07/14/2025- 07/13/2026 Work Schedule
Full Time College graduate Age Requirement Minimum:18 Maximum:None Program Locations
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAWashington/Baltimore Accepting Applications From 05/08/2025 To 08/31/2025 Contact
Jim Shanahan 924 G St NW Washington DC 20001 202-262-1419
#J-18808-Ljbffr