Financial Capability

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial stability to support both their basic needs and future success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The VISTA will

• Work with staff to continue to grow and improve the volunteer financial coaching program.
• Provide support for all program management and program evaluation.
• Work with staff to recruit, support and train volunteers to become financial coaches as well as to work with local nonprofits to recruit participants.
• Conduct outreach, training and technical assistance to area nonprofits utilizing the Volunteer Action Center’s online database.
• Have to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Education/experience:

College degree. Post college work experience or Masters Degree desired but not required.

Desired skills and knowledge:

Professionalism, Excellent oral and written communication skills including comfort public speaking, Comfort working with diverse populations, Motivated self-starter, Ability to work independently, Proficient in use of Microsoft Office. Comfort learning web based technology, Social Media and other technology platforms.