Education Specialist

Position Summary: Conducts financial literacy workshops in assigned areas.  Provides funding leads for the Area Director and Regional Director.  Generates referrals for counseling.  Supervises volunteers as appropriate.   Primary Responsibilities: ·Conducts financial literacy workshops in various settings, such as in schools or at the workplace, and in conjunction with partners such as lenders, government agencies and other non-profits. · Provides necessary reports required on all activities. · Represents MMI at trade shows, including setup and networking.  Completes required results report and assessment. · Recruits, trains and manages a volunteer staff. · Assists with community outreach in order to generate referrals, education workshops and funding leads for the agency.    Additional Responsibilities: · Serves as a back up for volunteers, in case a volunteer is unavailable to conduct a scheduled program. · Keeps up-to-date with changes in the industry through professional affiliation and continuing professional development. · Works on special projects, initiatives or other duties as assigned.  Coverage/Travel Area & Work Schedule: · Workshops will be conducted in Lehigh, Montgomery, Berks & Bucks counties.  You may travel as far North as Jim Thorpe and South as Lancaster. · Many workshops are in the evenings and occur during the week.  Some Saturday workshops may be required.  Approximately 25 hours per week. The schedule will vary, so you must be able to be flexible with our workshop and business needs. Please apply only if you are able to meet these travel and work schedule requirements.  

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience: · Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Science, Education, Economics, Finance or related field. · Minimum of 1 year professional experience in program delivery in an educational, government or corporate/business environment. · Experience in public speaking.   Travel Requirements: · Position requires regular travel. The extent of travel required will vary based on business needs, but is estimated at 75%. · Position requires flexibility in work and travel schedule to accommodate business needs.   Technical Skills: · Ability to function efficiently in a computerized environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and email and internet applications.  · Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint or other presentation software. · Ability to present and disseminate complex information in an easily understandable manner to individuals at various educational levels.   Key Competencies Required: · Self-motivation and the ability to positively motivate others. · Possess social and professional skills to develop and maintain positive relationships · Ability to adapt well in a consistently changing environment. · Flexibility and non-judgmental attitude. · Highly developed organizational, time management and planning skills. · Possess the ability to handle stressful situations and a high volume workload in a consistently calm and professional manner. · Display a willingness to accept new challenges and opportunities as a key to personal and professional growth. · Supervisory skills · Attention to detail and results orientation.

MMI Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Time Paid Holidays Business Casual Dress Language Differential for bilingual staff Salary offers are commensurate with experience.

EOE/AA Employer Job Code : EC-156 Division/Department : East Coast Travel Required : 70-80% Skills : MMI-Education -> Teaching, Relationship-building, Presentation skills, Education, Customer Service