2026 SMASH Academy - Financial Literacy Facilitator (Northeastern)

About the role

This is a pivotal time for SMASH as SMASH builds on the success of our programs. Working at SMASH is about rapid growth, grit, personal commitment, accountability, and courage to challenge the status quo. If you have what it takes to change the STEM landscape, we want to hear from you.

SMASH is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization operating under the umbrella of the Kapor Center family of organizations.

Position Description

The Financial Literacy Facilitator will lead interactive, age-appropriate financial education sessions for high school students. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about personal finance, experienced in teaching or youth engagement, and committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of young people.

The Financial Literacy Facilitator plays a critical role in equipping high school students with the financial knowledge, confidence, and practical tools they need to make informed decisions about money—both now and in the future. Through dynamic, youth-centered instruction, the facilitator will lead sessions that demystify personal finance topics such as budgeting, saving, credit, debt, investing, college financing, and financial goal-setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend Training (see dates above)
• Adhere to the structure of curriculum provided by SMASH
• Facilitate Electives Sessions
• Three 1.5 hrs sessions 3 days/week (M,W,F)
• Alternate between whole group, small group, and individual facilitation
• Facilitate learning through inquiry
• Adequately prep for sessions by reviewing material
• Take attendance and communicate absences with Program Director and/or Academic Coordinator
• Guide conversation between participants, ensuring all voices are heard
• Manage the space to ensure outcomes are met for the day and that the group is on track relative to larger outcomes and goals for the summer
• Continuously assess scholar learning, provide feedback, and pivot as needed
• Communicate and reflect with co-facilitators to ensure activities are aligned and ensure outcomes are met
• Log student achievement data on a weekly basis
• Attend Weekly Staff Meetings (1 hr/week)
• Attend Staff Closeout
• Ensure Completion of Deliverables (e.g. log pre + post assessment scores, attendance, staff surveys, final inventory, etc.)

Required Attributes

• Collaboration: Exceptional listening, communication, and presentation skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability; courageously candid when facing difficult conversations
• Relationship Building: Welcome and embrace individual differences of everyone in the room; humility; patience when navigating situations; ability to listen to multiple perspectives; restorative approach to relationship building and conflict resolution
• Problem Solving: Remain curious, innovative, iterative, and quickly pivot as needed; keep activities on track, think creatively, and act swiftly in the face of unanticipated events; make data-based decisions
• Resilience: Approach situations with a growth mindset, adapt, and reflect to ensure desired outcome(s) are met

What you bring

• Passion for financial education and youth development
• Previous experience in teaching, facilitation, mentoring, or working with youth (preferably high school age)
• Strong public speaking and communication skills
• Basic understanding of personal finance principles (training and curriculum will be provided)
• Dependability, professionalism, and a strong sense of initiative
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, finance, social work, youth development, or a related field preferred.
• Commitment to SMASH’s mission; willingness to embrace goals/values is essential
• Demonstrated experience and success co-facilitating workshops with 15-25 participants (preferably at high school level)
• A belief that ALL scholars are capable of growing and achieving as learners
• Previous experience with adopting and adapting to new technologies through self-guidance and video tutorials
• Results-driven; work around potential obstacles to ensure all goals are met and deliverables are completed by the end of program
• Knowledge of 21st Century skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with low-income, first generation college youth of color in diverse fields
• Desire to teach with technology and improve technological skills as needed
• Willingness to be self-reflective and reflexive about your individual teaching philosophy and practice
• Excellent management skills; openness to various and/or new pedagogical and facilitation approaches
• Flexibility in your availability for training dates and event dates

Application Information

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter along with written responses to specific prompts. This position will close when filled.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position. The hourly compensation for this position is estimated to be $30.00. Should the employee miss any hours or days of work, the daily and therefore total compensation will be adjusted accordingly. If your assignment ends earlier than we anticipate for any reason, your compensation may also be reduced accordingly. Please note, pay will be variable per pay period based on part-time and full-time phases of the program. These policies are subject to variation based on specific circumstances.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” SMASH also strives to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at SMASH.

We value a diverse workforce: people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.