2026 SMASH Academy - Financial Literacy Facilitator (Northeastern)

SMASH•Boston, MA

17d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Program Director and Academic Coordinator, 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. The ideal candidate is not only passionate about financial empowerment but also skilled at connecting with young people in a relatable and inspiring way. Whether in a classroom, after-school program, or virtual setting, the facilitator will bring energy, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose to every session. This position requires a combination of teaching ability, cultural responsiveness, and subject matter fluency (training and curriculum are provided). Facilitators must be able to foster open dialogue, encourage critical thinking, and adapt lessons to meet students where they are—while maintaining high expectations and a positive learning environment. If you are committed to helping the next generation build financial confidence and independence, we invite you to be part of a mission-driven team that’s changing lives one lesson at a time. This is a 2-week assignment, with an additional commitment of training prior to launch, and a close out day after SMASH Academy (see chart below for dates). Facilitators will need to embrace and model flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. As this role has a virtual component, we expect staff to provide the following -- their own personal computer (desktop or laptop) that has a working webcam, speaker and microphone for video conferencing capabilities (i.e. Zoom, Google Hangouts, Cisco Webex); reliable Internet connection (at least 25 Mbps download speed); and quiet work space for virtual programming. If you cannot provide your own equipment, please speak with your Program Director. All staff and scholars will be required to comply with the SMASH COVID-19 policy for in-person programming. Currently, staff working in-person are expected to test at least once each week they are working in-person with colleagues. Additionally, we encourage testing before and after in-person company and non-company sponsored events and travel. All staff and scholars must also comply with any site specific COVID-19 requirements. Site specific requirements will be shared as they become available and are subject to change. If a quarantine mandate is enforced by local government, university, or SMASH, all SMASH Academy programming will be held virtually. SMASH reserves the right to revise, delete, and add to its COVID-19 policy at any time, with or without notice. Nothing in the SMASH COVID-19 policy creates a contract or changes the nature of the at-will employment relationship. You must be available for all training and program dates.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, finance, social work, youth development, or a related field preferred.
Virtual learning experience a plus

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.)