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Credit Counselling Society · 17 hours ago

Bilingual Community Engagement & Education Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $63K/yr

3+ years exp

Credit Counselling Society is an accredited non-profit organization that offers support to clients encountering financial challenges. They are seeking a Bilingual Community Engagement & Education Specialist who will identify and foster partnerships, maintain relationships, and support educational initiatives within the community.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify and foster new, mutually beneficial partnerships through community engagement, networking, and the offer of paid webinars and workshops targeted at organizations that serve employees and/or clients with a shared client profile

Nurture and maintain existing paid partner relationships through various means, including strong partner onboarding, financial literacy educational support, impact reporting, and stakeholder awareness of CCS’s programs and services

Identify sponsorship ideas that meet the needs of existing partners and refer high-potential sponsor partners to our Corporate & Community Relations Manager for further dialogue

Qualification

Financial literacyCommunity engagementFluency in EnglishFrenchCRM proficiencyPresentation skillsOrganizational abilitiesEmpathySolution-focused attitudeMicrosoft Office proficiencyMedia experienceTeaching skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailRelationship-buildingAdaptability

Required

Fluency in both English and French is required

Three to five years of experience in finance, business development, and education

Entrepreneurial mindset and a well-developed professional relationship-building skill set

Ability to manage a portfolio of corporate relationships with a high degree of confidence

Ability to build and manage their own client pipelines

Dynamic presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills, with the ability to engage audiences

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and address and resolve concerns or objections

Understanding of consumer credit and personal money management concepts

Empathy and a genuine desire to work as part of a team and help people

Positive, can-do attitude and a solution-focused approach, with the ability to adapt to change and work well under pressure

Strong organizational abilities, including the ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Proficiency in CRM applications and usage

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Successful candidates will be required to complete the Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF) certification program within one year of their start date in the role

Preferred

Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in communications or education, is an asset

Media experience is an asset

Benefits

Three weeks vacation to start, plus 3 CCS days to use at your discretion and 6 Sick/Personal Days each year. These benefits will be prorated for your first year of employment.

A comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including prescription coverage, Extended Health and Dental Coverage, a Health Spending Account, and a Wellness Spending Account. These benefits will be prorated in your first year of employment.

A long-term savings program with employer matching (up to 5% in the first 5 years of employment, with increases upon completion of 5, 10, and 15 years).

Educational reimbursements (up to $2,500/year).

The opportunity to participate in our two-level employee development program and supplemental mentoring relationships to support those interested in furthering their professional growth.

Celebration of personal and organizational milestones, including a paid day off when moving or getting married, as well as gifts for important events like having a child or celebrating a milestone service anniversary.

Employee and family assistance program that offers counselling support as well as a wide variety of support resources.