Financial Educator Volunteer

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Innovative Housing Opportunities, Inc. (IHO) is a non-profit with a mission to enrich communities by providing high-quality affordable housing, impactful resident services, and Economic Self-Reliance programs to those most in need. IHO’s vision is that everyone has access to vibrant communities in which they thrive.

Description:

The Financial Educator will have the opportunity to lead workshops, work in groups, and one-on-one to empower our residents with financial tools they need to reach financial stability and self-sufficiency. The volunteer will work with working family adults living in affordable housing. The Financial Educator will play a crucial role to make a difference in our residents’ lives.

Worksite Location:

Irvine, CA

Role & Responsibilities:

• Implement IHO’s financial curriculum by leading financial education workshops on topics such as budgeting, savings, credit, etc.
• Implement engaging activities to enhance resident’s learning
• Stay up to date with financial trends, resources, and services
• Track resident progress through pre/post evaluations
• Conduct timely and organized record-keeping of workshops and residents
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information
• Work closely with Resident Service Coordinator and have regular check-ins to ensure success of volunteer, residents, and workshops
• IHO encourages our volunteers to be creative and take ownership of our lesson plans and make it their own!

Qualifications:

• Dependable and punctual
• Excellent communication skills (especially with diverse population)
• Possess enthusiasm, patience, a sense of fun, concern for safety
• Self-motivating and able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision
• Bachelors degree or relevant work experience (i.e. financial or education background) preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.
  

Time Commitment:
Minimum of one day / two hours per week for at minimum three months

Requirements:

• Complete all required enrollment documents
• Attend volunteer orientation
• Comply with terms found in IHO volunteer policy
• Dress code is presentable attire (non-ripped jeans, no shorts, closed toe shoes, shirts must cover back and shoulders)
• Reliable transportation and is required to maintain proof of automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should email a resume to Leon Yu at lyu@innovativehousing.com with a cover letter indicating their current level of education, educational goals, related experience (if any), career goals and reason for interest in this position.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process.

This program is available to all, and we treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.