Want to do work that makes a difference?

At Momentum we work to change lives. Check out our mission, vision and values on our website.

The Organization

Momentum is an award winning and nationally recognized community economic development
organization utilizing innovative approaches to reduce poverty. We’re striving to be an employer of choice and were selected as one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2011. We provide competitive compensation and benefits with an unparalleled work environment. We’re professional and diverse so you’ll find a range of people and backgrounds working here. We’re serious about our work and we love to celebrate and have fun along the way. We have high standards within a supportive setting that allows us to achieve a lot and have meaningful impact in the community. We’re good corporate citizens with sustainability being one of our values and
we take care to reduce our environmental footprint.

If this sounds like a place where you would like to work, review the position below to see if there’s a fit with your skills and experience.

Who We Need

We’re looking for someone passionate about supporting individuals as they build their financial literacy skills and grow their assets on their journey toward a sustainable livelihood.

In the Money Management program your energy and your people skills will allow you to
effectively facilitate money management workshops using Momentum’s curriculum and your understanding of the financial barriers faced by people who live on low incomes makes you a perfect fit. You’re a natural facilitator relying on adult education principles to bring our creative content alive for groups.

In the Savings Circle program your belief that all Calgarians should have financial stability in their lives makes you the perfect facilitator for this matched savings program. Your energy and passion support participants through a six month program designed to help them develop a savings pattern while increasing their financial literacy.

Again, you’re a natural facilitator relying on adult education principles to bring our creative
content alive for groups.

Momentum staff are expected to work co-operatively with others; demonstrate flexibility in organising work; show a high degree of initiative, discernment, and resourcefulness; have good communication skills; and demonstrate thoughtfulness in decision-making. Staff must be non-judgmental and receptive in approach, and reflect genuine concern, respect and commitment towards the individual, family, and community.

Primary Relationships:

Manager, Financial Literacy
Coordinator, Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy Team
Financial Literacy participants
Momentum staff
Community agencies

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Program Development & Promotion

• Market, train and partner with community based agencies to deliver financial literacy
• Coordinate the development & dissemination of program promotional strategies and materials
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with community agencies
• Respond to all inquiries via email, telephone, sending promotional material, and/or personal meetings
• Educate prospective participants and other agencies about Financial Literacy Programs
• Build connections and relationships with existing and new MM$ partners

Program Delivery

• Schedule and facilitate Facilitator Training sessions
• Provide ongoing support to trained facilitators
• Facilitate Money Matters Workshops

Quality Improvement: Financial Literacy Curriculum

• Review and update FL curriculum as required based on:
  • Regular research and environmental scanning of Financial Literacy education materials and practice
  • Evaluations and feedback from participants
  • Feedback from FL facilitators and other Momentum staff.
• Upon updating the FL Curriculum, update licensed agencies
• Train and support new and existing Financial Literacy facilitators on an as needed basis with regard to the FL curriculum

Program Administration, Evaluation and Reporting

• Organize and conduct participant evaluation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records and licensing requirements regarding the use of the FL Curriculum
• Maintain required hard copy records for each MM$ participant
• Monitor program progress with regards to achievement of program outputs and outcomes, and make appropriate adjustments to program delivery
• Ensure the Financial Literacy Manager is aware of program and participant successes and difficulties
• Prepare required program reports

Departmental & Community Involvement

• Participate in Financial Literacy meetings and staff meetings
• Be involved in Momentum initiatives of interest when capacity allows
• As capacity allows, be involved in broader Financial Literacy and community economic development initiatives
• Network within the Calgary community and attend community agency meetings and events.
• Participate in community events and build relationships and partnerships in the areas of mental health

Qualifications, Experience, & Competencies:

• Degree or certification in adult education, social work, facilitation, human services or related experience
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Experience working with individuals living on low-incomes with multiple barriers, especially with those individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges
• Experience in program coordination
• Experience in teaching, curriculum writing and editing.
• Understanding of Community Economic Development, financial literacy, and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Non-profit experience an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer literacy in word processing, database, email and internet systems
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends with flexibility in scheduling
• Available to travel
• Access to a vehicle

To apply:

Please forward resume with covering letter:
Via e-mail to: job@momentum.org.

State competition number in subject line of email.

Or by mail:
#16, 2936 Radcliffe Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6M8
Or Fax: 403.235.4646

Attention: Hiring Committee

Competition Number: MOM0701

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

Applicants must state salary expectations in their cover letter. Momentum is an equal opportunity employer. Persons from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

For more information about Momentum visit www.momentum.org