Literacy In Financial Thinking Lift

Literacy in Financial Thinking LIFT

The Healthy Communities Coalition's AmeriCorps's-LIFT program will place AmeriCorps members in host sites across Nevada starting in Dayton, Silver Springs and Yerington to perform all ages educational service that strengthens the underprivileged community in the areas of Financial Literacy. Part-Time positions are approximately 25 hours per week. Primary Functions Complete the financial literacy 14 module curriculum Money Smart and then train community participants in financial literacy and set up a class schedule for weekly classes. Participate in bi-weekly Teams meetings with the entire LIFT team and Program Director. Assist economically underserved communities to access conveniently located education on topics such as banking, budgeting/spending habits, money saving, borrowing, credit and investment. Teach age-appropriate (Money Smart) Literacy in Financial Thinking curriculum to host site target audience with an emphasis on people living economically underserved. Training in timesheet requirements and training for data input from pre/post surveys of participants taking part in financial literacy education. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The primary purpose of the HCC AmeriCorps's-LIFT program is to place AmeriCorps members in host sites across Nevada to perform educational service that strengthens the underprivileged community in the areas of Literacy in Financial Thinking. Specific Duties:

• Complete the 14 training modules of the Money Smart curriculum.

• Create a weekly training schedule for the 3-age specific financial literacy courses (children, teens and adults) and use pre/post surveys to measure results.

• Participate in bi-monthly 1-on-1 training with the HCC AmeriCorps Program Director.

• Participate in bi-weekly Teams meetings with the entire group of AmeriCorps LIFT members.

• Complete CPR/ first aid training.

• Complete Nevada Community Health Worker training.

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Leadership , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Youth Development .