About Us: The Dollar Detectives Society (TDD) is a not-for-profit social enterprise whose mission is to empower youth through quality education to build the relevant skills needed for financial resiliency and to confidently navigate financial setbacks. 

Your Impact: Helping under-resourced young people (12 to 30) enhance their financial abilities, add more skills to their toolkits and help transform their passions into rewarding careers. As a valued addition to our team, your strengths, contributions and desire to learn will help deepen our organizations’ reputation in our community.

The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for a Life skills Facilitator to provide support of TDD Programs. This is a forward-facing position with multiple points of contact with industry, staff, volunteers, and students. As a growth-oriented professional, you embrace challenges and approach them with a mindset focused on continuous improvement and strategic thinking. You leverage your excellent communication skills to foster strong relationships. You thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, where you actively contribute your ideas and expertise to drive collective success.

By volunteering you’ll: 

● Make a positive impact on youth 

● Work with a dynamic and supportive team 

● Work with experienced professionals in the financial and marketing fields 

● Develop and enhance your facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills

Duties and Activities 

● Guide participants to utilize effective communication, decision making and problem-solving techniques 

● Co-facilitate with junior facilitators to support their skill development 

● Deliver creative, innovative and interactive workshops tailored to the needs of participants and in line with up-to-date pedagogical approaches 

● Assist with creation of course content, troubleshoot problems, and record metrics 

● Work with agencies, employers, youth, and teachers to identify needed technical information and test materials 

● Support the creation and maintenance of instructor guides, participant guides, and parent material 

● Provide guidance and feedback to help participants strengthen skills in finances, self-determination, and career development

Preferred Background and Skills: 

● Passion for supporting youth from equity-seeking groups 

● While it is preferred for a background in game-based or hands-on learning education, all levels of experience and education are invited to apply 

● Degree or diploma in social work, psychology, education or related human service discipline 

● Have 2+ years of direct experience working with youth, preference for experiences with vulnerable sectors 

● Experience with curriculum development and virtual learning environments 

● Strong interpersonal skills, facilitation skills, program planning and administrative abilities 

● Knowledge of community resources 

● Proficiency with using computer software, databases and current technology 

● Completion of a background check

Location: Calgary, Alberta (online and in-person) 

Time Commitment: hours per week: 3-4 hours per week 

Length of Term: Project based.  Rotational 

Training: Introductory 1-hour meeting about program, expectations, and policies Other trainings may be determined.

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