Career and Financial Stability Coach

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Position Summary 

The Career and Financial Stability Coach supports community members seeking to improve their financial well-being, career growth, and long-term economic stability.

The coach provides both walk-in and appointment-based services to individuals referred through the co-located Wells Fargo branch, PPL programs, and community partners. Services include financial literacy education, one-on-one financial coaching, career planning and employment support, workshop facilitation, and connections to community resources. 

✅What You’ll Do

Financial Coaching & Financial Capability Services

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching to individuals seeking to improve financial health and stability
• Assist participants in establishing financial goals and developing action plans 
• Connect participants to appropriate financial products, community resources, and PPL services

Career Coaching & Economic Mobility Services

• Assist participants with career exploration, career pathway planning, and employment goal setting
• Support job seekers with resume development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional networking
• Connect participants with training programs, credentialing opportunities, workforce development resources, and employer partners

Opportunity Hub Operations & Participant Engagement

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for walk-in participants and individuals referred through the Wells Fargo branch and community partners
• Conduct intake, assessment, and eligibility screenings as required

Workshop Facilitation & Community Engagement

• Develop and facilitate workshops on money management, credit, and career readiness; and facilitate 2 Home Stretch Workshops per year
• Collaborate with Wells Fargo representatives, community organizations, employers, and educational partners to provide relevant programming, including Wells Fargo’s “Hand’s-On Banking”
• Represent PPL and the Community Opportunity Hub at community outreach events, resource fairs, and networking opportunities

Data Management & Program Reporting

• Track participant outcomes, service delivery, referrals, and program performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, funder expectations, and organizational policies

✅ What You Bring

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience providing career services, financial coaching, or coordinating community-based services for families
• Obtain HUD Housing Counseling Certification within 90 days of employment
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check  

Minimum Technology Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience using client management, case management, or database systems for documentation and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Finance, Business, Counseling, Education, Public Administration, or a related field
• Certified Financial Counselor (CFC), Financial Fitness Coach, HUD Housing Counseling Certification, or willingness to obtain relevant certifications
• Experience facilitating workshops
• Familiarity with Minneapolis community resources

✅Why You’ll Love Working at PPL

 Competitive Pay

• $26-$28.50 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA options
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Purpose-Driven Work

• Make a real difference in people’s lives and in your community every day

Hours: Full time/ Non-Exempt/40 hours per week/M-F

Salary: $26-$28.50 per hour

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.