Financial Educator

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $80,200.00-$97,800.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $62,400.00 - $115,700.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a Financial Educator, you’ll play a key role in advancing financial well-being at BECU by delivering meaningful, engaging financial education to members, employees, and communities. You’ll bring financial concepts to life across in-person, virtual, and digital experiences, including webinars, seminars, and innovative experiential learning programs. Your work will go beyond teaching. You will help shape how financial education is delivered by continuously improving programs to better drive engagement and real-world behavior change. You’ll collaborate with internal partners and community partners to expand reach and impact while contributing fresh ideas to evolve how we support financial health.

You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

This role offers a blend of flexibility and time in the field. You’ll travel to locations across the BECU footprint, including schools, community organizations, and our neighborhood financial centers, averaging about two days per week, with occasional weeks of up to four days. When not traveling, you’ll work remotely.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Deliver Financial Education: You’ll lead engaging seminars, workshops, webinars, and experiential learning events, both in-person and virtually, to help individuals build financial knowledge and confidence.
• Innovate Learning Experiences: You’ll contribute to evolving how we deliver education by exploring new formats, tools, and experiential approaches that increase engagement, adoption, and financial health outcomes
• Build Community Partnerships: You’ll develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, and internal stakeholders to expand access to financial education while aligning programs with community and business needs.
• Develop Impactful Content: You’ll research, design, and create educational materials tailored to diverse audiences, helping translate complex financial topics into accessible and actionable insights.
• Promote Financial Health Solutions: You’ll integrate BECU products and services into your education delivery in a way that supports members’ financial well-being.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: You’ll partner with business lines across the organization, including Business Services, Mortgage, and Retail Branches, to align education in support of broader strategic and business goals.
• Analyze and Report Outcomes: You’ll track and report on program effectiveness, using insights to continuously improve delivery and impact.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: You’ll keep current on financial education topics, learning methodologies, behavioral science principles, and regulatory changes to enhance program relevance and effectiveness.
• Expand Delivery Channels: You’ll explore and recommend new technologies and platforms to optimize how education is delivered across digital, social, and in-person channels.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Help improve financial well-being across communities, schools, and member populations.
• Growth in Thought Leadership: Opportunity to contribute to emerging financial education initiatives based on your expertise and passion
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement in how financial health is delivered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or business or equivalent related experience required.
• 2 years of related functional experience required. This may include financial education, coaching, training, teaching, or roles where you regularly educate others on financial concepts or products. Experience in a teaching or training environment focused on personal financial management using adult or youth learning principles is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of financial services required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences.
• Experience with instructional design and content development.
• Experience developing and delivering in-person and virtual presentations or using social media as a communication or learning tool.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using sound judgment when making decisions and solving problems.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and the ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Ability to research, organize, and synthesize information to support the development of presentations or educational materials.
• Some experience with program and project management
• Bi-lingual capability, preferably Spanish fluency

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU?

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.