Financial Associate (Public) jobs in Hartford, CT

The Financial Capability Specialist is dedicated to helping low to moderate income families develop skills
in personal finance, build assets and become financially stable. Job responsibilities will include case
management, one-on-one financial coaching, and financial education workshops that will allow
participants to reach target goals including increasing credit score, budgeting, saving, utilization of quality
financial services, and asset development. This is a grant funded position ending 7/31/25, and will
require employees to be available to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends as
required (20 hours/week).

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide one-on-one coaching to Savings and Credit Building Library Circles (SCBLC) participants.
• Assist participants with goal setting, budgeting, credit building, debt repayment, savings,

utilization of quality financial services and products, asset development, and referral to certified
benefits planners.

• Support financial literacy instructors/facilitators; substitute as needed.
• Present on asset building opportunities and financial capability skills at outreach sessions.
• In collaboration with Project Manager, monitor participant progress towards financial goals.
• Maintain files and data for all participants including financial well-being assessments, credit

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in human services, community development, business, or related

• Fluency in English required and fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Proven financial services expertise; background in financial coaching, banking, asset development

areas: financial goal setting; budgeting; credit building and debt management; utilization of
quality financial services; asset development; and public benefits support.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate, build, and continuously strengthen

• Self-motivated, quick study, and able to work effectively with minimum of supervision.

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Strong mathematical ability with exceptional reasoning, problem solving, and analytical skills,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to continuously bend, twist, stoop, reach and pull.
• Ability to maintain composure in everyday, potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to walk, sit and stand for extended periods.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

focus

What we offer employees:

Hartford Public Library offers part-time benefits you won’t find at other nonprofit organizations through
a unique partnership with the City of Hartford. This includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid professional development, continuing education and staff engagement opportunities
• Commitment to, and active plan of, diversity, equity, and inclusion work including

implementation of the staff-led DEI Road Map.

What we offer the community:

The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century as
innovative, stimulating and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their passions
and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.

We are an integral part of the Hartford community and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations
and robust outreach services, we are here for Hartford. Our programs include:

• The American Place, which offers a variety of free services to welcome immigrants and

• Digital Library Lab
• Hartford History Center
• HPL Studios
• YOUmedia teen spaces
• Baby Grand Jazz, a free series of Jazz performances open to everyone

• Summer Learning
• Leap into Learning - Early Literacy
• Adult education classes and support
• Career Certification, GED
• Technology training and digital literacy
• Library of Things

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Financial Capability
Specialist in the subject line of your email.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Public Library strongly recommends and
encourages all newly hired employees to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations have proven to be an effective
measure in preventing the spread of the virus and protecting individuals from severe illness. We are
committed to safeguarding our workplace and community. While COVID-19 vaccinations are
recommended, vaccinations are not required at this time.

Hiring Range: $27.93 - $30.46 /hr. DOE

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employee