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About Empowered Community
Empowered Community is a nonprofit organization that identifies and addresses unmet needs by evolving programs to fill gaps that would otherwise be ignored. We meet with students, young adults, families, employees, small businesses, and government agencies to learn what programs and services are needed. Then, we analyze job market trends to determine where people are being left behind and resolve that through education, economic empowerment and health & fitness programs.
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We're looking for talented and like-minded volunteers who are eager to learn and help others. You'll work with experienced leaders and business professionals on a cohesive team. We eliminated bureaucracy so you can make a direct impact and feel great about your contributions.
Join us in creating a legacy of empowerment. Apply now!
Position Summary
The Economic Empowerment Instructor empowers individuals to reach their full potential through education. You will present information using remote online tools, primarily, as well as in person at events.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging and effective economic empowerment content in a variety of subjects, tailored to the audience needs and interests
- Create and implement lesson plans that align with the nonprofit's curriculum and educational goals
- Utilize various teaching methods and techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and enhance audience comprehension
- Assess audience progress and provide constructive feedback to help them achieve their learning objectives
- Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters audience engagement and motivation
Qualifications & Experience
- Passion for economic empowerment and a strong commitment to empowering individuals through learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with the audience from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Creativity and flexibility in adapting lesson plans and teaching methods to meet the needs of individuals
- Proficiency in the subjects you will be teaching
- Experience as an educator, tutor, or instructor is highly preferred
- Experience with various teaching methodologies and strategies
- Experience working with audiences from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic levels
Important Notes
Reports to the Economic Empowerment Manager
Must be:
- able to volunteer at least 4 hours per week
- passionate about our mission, values, and empowering others
- using a reliable computer and internet connection
IMPORTANT: It's vital that the nonprofit has access to all tools, resources, artifacts, etc. used in this position and stored in the nonprofit's cloud. Therefore, agreed upon web-based tools in the nonprofit's name (open source, free, commercial, etc.) must be used to ensure reuse and sustainability.