Genesys Works is a nonprofit organization that provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experience, and impactful relationships. The Accounting & Finance Trainer position aims to provide relevant technical training and mentorship to high school seniors, preparing them for internships at corporate partners.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Genesys Works’ curriculum to teach two groups of young professionals during our 6-week summer training
- Prepare students to enter and succeed in the corporate environment by covering subjects such as corporate structure, professional communication, presentations, customer service, and the fundamentals of project management, data analytics, and accounting & finance
- Develop trusting relationships with our young professionals through mentoring and encouragement, providing feedback and one-on-one coaching when necessary for individual and program success
- Assign and grade student quizzes, tests, presentations, and/or demonstrations in a timely manner through LMS system, Schoology
- Through weekly meetings and informal check-ins, collaborate with full-time Genesys Works Program Coordinators in monitoring summer training performance and provide input to support decisions regarding which students earn an internship
Skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency facilitating technical curriculum, adapting and differentiating based on student need
- Reinforcement of students' professional skill development including effective communication, reliability, dependability, and adaptation to corporate culture
- Cultivation of a positive learning environment with classroom management and engagement strategies
- Clear establishment and communication of objectives for all learning activities
- Provision of timely and effective feedback to support professional development
- Proficiency in using online meeting tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Certifications, credentialing and/or college degree in an accounting-related field of study
- Experience teaching computer skills and accounting & finance principles OR relevant work experience as an accounting & finance professional
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Knowledge of or experience with elementary project management and data analytics
- Knowledge of or experience with accounting topics: budgeting, assets & liabilities, accounts receivable & accounts payable, debits & credits, and balance sheets
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- Effective collaboration and maintenance of a growth mindset with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
Company Overview
Genesys Works is a not-for-profit organization with a proven record of enabling inner-city high school students to succeed as corporate It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.genesysworks.org.