Financial Education Manager

Job Title: Financial Education Manager

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Overview: This role focuses on expanding our reach through financial education with employed and self-employed (unincorporated) Albertans, Orderly Payment of Debt clients, and the communities we serve.

The Financial Education Manager will lead and deliver high-quality financial education sessions, cultivate new business relationships, and promote Money Mentors’ services to individuals and groups across the province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development:
  • Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including employers, creditors, community organizations, and self-employed individuals, to promote financial education services.
  • Present Money Mentors’ services to potential partners and clients, tailoring programs to meet the needs of different audiences.
  • Actively promote non-profit credit counselling, the Orderly Payment of Debts (OPD) program and other Money Mentors services.
• Financial Education:
  • Deliver engaging financial literacy workshops and webinars on various money management topics.
  • Create and adapt educational content for various formats (in-person, online, and print) to ensure relevance and accessibility.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of personal finance trends, tools, and strategies.
• Curriculum and Resource Development:
  • Develop relevant curriculum for Money Mentors’ target audiences.
  • Develop eLearning content to educate consumers online.
  • Research and develop high-quality interactive financial education tools and resources to facilitate effective learning experiences.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
  • Ensure resources are updated regularly to reflect the latest financial trends and regulations.
• Partnership & Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align financial education offerings with Money Mentors’ strategic goals.
  • Engage in community outreach and participate in relevant events, forums, and industry groups to raise awareness about Money Mentors.

Qualifications:

• Education: diploma or degree
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching and facilitating, or finance
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
  • Knowledge of personal finance topics.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet targets and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for virtual education and outreach.

Requirements of the Role

• Must have a reliable vehicle with a Class 5 license
  • Edmonton or Calgary location. Travel is expected within city limits (Calgary or Edmonton) with occasional travel elsewhere.

Hours of Work

• Full time
• Flexible hours

If you are passionate about financial education and wish to contribute to Money Mentors’ success, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your application including a cover letter and resume to our CEO, Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy at stacy@moneymentors.ca.

Credit Counselling Services of Alberta (operating as Money Mentors) is a delegated administrative organization that administers the Orderly Payment of Debts program in Alberta as specified under the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Credit Counselling Services of Alberta (Money Mentors) is also delegated to provide financial literacy materials and programs to Albertans.