Facilitator, Financial Literacy Programming - Halifax, Canada - MetroWorks Employment Association

MetroWorks Employment Association

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION:
Facilitator, Financial Literacy Programming

PROGRAM:
MoneyPath Atlantic, a project of MetroWorks

THE ORGANIZATION

MetroWorks is a provincially recognized community economic development organization that has been leveraging its unique blend of classrooms, social enterprises and community contacts since 1977 to help Nova Scotians gain the confidence and skills required to obtain meaningful employment.

Its programs include the Options Work Activity Program, the Cunard Learning Centre program, the Edge program, the ReADY program and the Newcomer Women Employability program.

MetroWorks' social enterprise operations include Stone Hearth Bakery, Stone Hearth Café & Catering, the Mobile Food Market, Common Roots Urban Farm and the Ampersand Cafe.

Together, classrooms and social enterprise operations create safe, supported spaces where individuals can engage and confidently transition to employment opportunities in the broader community.

POSITION

The Facilitator for MoneyPath Atlantic will deliver financial literacy programs for community organizations in Halifax and southwestern Nova Scotia who are interested in building the financial literacy skills of low income community members including youth, families, seniors, individuals living with disabilities and Newcomers.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

A. PROGRAM DELIVERY

Schedule, customize and facilitate financial literacy training workshops
Schedule, and facilitate "Train the Trainer" programs
Provide ongoing support to trained facilitators, co

- facilitating as needed

Provide oneonone and small group coaching support as needed
Offer programming online, in person or in a blended format based on audience needs

B. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW

Review and update financial literacy curriculum as required
Research and scan for new and promising financial literacy resources
Review and incorporate feedback from program evaluations to strengthen programming
Provide resource and curriculum updates to financial literacy network members

C. PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REPORTING

Organize, conduct and electronically file participant evaluations
Brief the project manager regarding program and participant successes and difficulties
Prepare required program reports

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D. ADMINISTRATION

Keep accurate attendance records, ensuring records are available for review as required
Prepare, print and distribute certificates of completion for workshop participants
Meet with project team and project stakeholders as required
Support social media feeds as requested

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Degree or certificate in adult education, social work, business, human services or the Arts
Excellent facilitation skills and knowledge of adult learning principles
Experience working with individuals living on low incomes
Experience in program coordination and curriculum development
Experience in the banking industry an asset
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Equipped to work remotely with adequate internet capabilities.
Knowledge of online communication platforms, techniques and tools
Understanding of program evaluation concepts
Willingness to take initiative and lend assistance to help meet project goals.
Available to work occasional evenings and weekends with flexibility in scheduling
Available to travel
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

APPLY BY EMAIL

Job Type:

Full-time, fixed term contract

Contract length: 40 months (approx)

Salary:
$50,000 per annum

Schedule: 7.5 hour shift/ Monday to Friday/ onsite

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 5th, 2023 at 11:59pm

Salary:
$48,000.00-$50,000.00 per year