Hartford Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of initiatives including
immigration services, employment assistance, school partnerships and youth leadership training.
Now celebrating its 127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of redefining the
urban library experience in the 21st Century with services designed for and by a diverse and
dynamic city and region. With seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for
opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment and cultural development
for tens of thousands of children, youth and adults every year. www.hplct.org.

The Financial Capability Specialist is dedicated to helping low to moderate income families
change financial behavior, 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 a part time role (20
hrs/wk), that will require the incumbent to be available to work a flexible schedule including
evening and weekends as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide one-on-one coaching to Savings and Credit Building Library Circles (SCBLC)

• Assist participants with goal setting, budgeting, credit building, debt repayment, savings,

• Support financial literacy instructors/facilitators; substitute as needed.
• Present on asset building opportunities and financial capability skills at outreach

• Adhere to all guidelines related to confidentiality with sensitive financial and personal

• All other duties as assigned.

Required:
• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in human services, community development, business, or

following 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

required.

To Apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/financial-capability-specialist-5206b5e91bb3e3f5

Newly hired employees of the Hartford Public Library must present proof of receipt of a
COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until proof of vaccination
(two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson
vaccine). Booster vaccinations may be required in the future. The Library may consider
exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying
medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Candidates who receive a conditional
offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s
vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional
offer. Testing requirements and/or additional PPE requirements may apply to unvaccinated
employees.

Hiring Range: $27.12 - $30.82 per hour DOE

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.