This is a volunteer position, for Canadian university students only.

About us:

We are a Canadian, student-run nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people through financial literacy education. Through innovative educational programs, partnerships, and digital learning experiences, we equip youth with practical knowledge to make informed and confident financial decisions. Our work focuses on middle school to university aged students from coast-to-coast.

Joining

PennyDrops means contributing to a future where every young person has the tools to achieve financial well-being.

What's in it for you?

Being a part of the Insights team, you'll shape strategic decisions from the ground up through data and analysis and work alongside a collaborative team. You’ll work on areas that excite you most whether that's software engineering, analytics, or consulting.

Role overview:

We're looking for a Director of Insights to support PennyDrops' strategic decision-making and operational improvements through systematic data collection, management, and analysis. You'll turn data into actionable insights that directly inform how we grow our impact for youth across Canada.

What you will do:

- Data & analysis:



Gather data and perform analyses to diagnose issues and identify areas of chance. Aid in the discussion of strategic initiatives that drive PennyDrops' mission forward.

- Dashboard design: Design dashboards in PowerBI, Retool, and other platforms to visualize data and make insights accessible across the organization.

- Cross-team collaboration: Collaborate across National Team portfolios to identify improvements and align on priorities, keeping our programs equitable and effective.

Qualifications we look for:

- Must be a current Canadian university student

- Any degree welcome (Computer Science or Business preferred)

- Curiosity: A desire to learn and teach is vital.

Role details:

- 8-10 hours of work per week is expected

- All work is remote, save for a few in person events throughout the year

- You will work with fellow university students across the country, in teams ranging from 4-12 people

- Opportunities for awards, in-person experiences, recognition, and post-university jobs are available

*While AI is a useful tool, we suggest not relying on it to fill out this application. We can tell when you do, and we'd rather hear your voice.

📌 Director of Insights (Canada)
🏢 PennyDrops
📍 Canada