Program/Department: Economic Development/Homeownership
Supervisor: Director of Community Economic Development
Status: 30 hours or more per week, up to full time
Compensation: $15-16.50/hour DOE
Hacienda CDC is seeking a Financial Education Coordinator and IDA Specialist, primarily responsible for outreach to clients who are interested in financial education and IDAs and working with the clients to prepare them for small business development and Homeownership.
1. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Working with other Hacienda staff and community partners, carry out English and Spanish-language financial education classes in the community, both at Hacienda and non-Hacienda sites in collaboration with community partners.
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Conduct outreach and recruit eligible participants for classes and IDAs.
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Participate with partner organizations to refine and improve the curriculum for Spanish-language financial education to the Latino community in greater Portland
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Assist in designing and implementing Spanish-language savers support groups, to assist participants in achieving concrete savings goals over a specific period of time.
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Link savings groups to specific asset building programs, including homeownership and small business development.
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Conduct evaluation of impact of financial education, and collect data both on changes in knowledge and changed financial behaviors as the result of participation financial education programming
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Become familiar with Hacienda’s micro-enterprise training and homeownership programs, and assist participants to enroll in and withdraw funds from small business Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), as well as providing assistance in other aspects of IDA program
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Attend trainings related to IDA program, as necessary
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Other duties as assigned by Director of Community Economic Development, Director of Housing and Executive Director
2. Skills and Educational Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent non-profit work experience in business administration, social sciences, finance, real estate or homeownership counseling with a preference for working in the Latino Community.
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He/she must possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills in English and Spanish.
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He/she must be able to handle multiple tasks, working closely with lower-income families, funding agencies, community leaders and co-workers.
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He/she must be decisive and resourceful, self-motivated and able to handle sensitive confidential information as required.
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He/she must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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He/she must have proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database computer programs as well as a genuine interest and enthusiasm in working in a team environment to fulfill Hacienda’s mission.
3. Working Conditions:
This is a full-time position, equivalent to 40 hours per week. Local travel is necessary. All positions at Hacienda CDC are at will and subject to annual performance evaluations.
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Note: This job description is intended as a guideline only, and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.
Hacienda CDC is an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume as well as three (3) professional references via mail to Hacienda CDC Attention: Financial Education Specialist, 5136 NE 42nd Avenue, Portland OR 97218 or via e-mail to hr@haciendacdc.org. Please respond with the subject line "Financial Education Specialist."
Date Open: 1/18/2012 Date closed: 2/17/2012 5:00 PM
Please note, consideration of applicants will start immediately.
