Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
* b# k: _9 u$ h8 J/ Z" F. vSEDI is a national charitable non-profit centre of excellence on economic self-sufficiency, engaging in research, evaluation, policy and reform. It is dedicated to bringing together Canadian communities, private sectors and governments to reduce economic vulnerability. Core work areas include: a) Financial Literacy, b) Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment, c) Savings and Asset-Building and d)Pensions, Retirement & Benefits.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
: d4 o: N9 z- D9 P5 G, I# nSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
/ }, n6 u( O9 }+ @+ f8 M) n" nSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
In 2008, SEDI founded the Canadian Centre for Financial Literacy (CCFL) which is a national network dedicated to supporting financial literacy capacity building and knowledge mobilization. It acts as a national ‘hub’ for financial literacy in Canada.
At SEDI / CCFL:
# w& g# Z9 ]& ?* B9 w) ~' A1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3 U1 F  H) r4 W' M9 K3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
+ M  k1 Y1 t+ [& a- L0 {6 i4 @4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
! Y- j' \1 p" c5 \% H5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
. P& n# F7 _( |6 w9 Q; s- pSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
7 i8 y0 k2 o  O9 u" P5 i% r•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
2 e" W* P" \0 C  vPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
  ~3 T  A2 a; k! H' b•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
8 }/ U8 V2 I# ~1 `- i; H•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
/ I/ N) _9 J+ v) N4 \) h•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
8 k8 m4 @+ f' G( ^+ k) ?) u3 o•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
. e, j- }- v$ g) T+ _! G. K4 t•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
! v) I" M6 Q: q* _( [) i. r•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
9 ?5 V$ x% l( m! s9 GOther Activities:
: M' Y1 u& w2 G9 Q6 v$ |) L  O2 @•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
8 w5 r4 ~) P; v& y; }8 e, [•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
7 D5 P5 C# a- @1 f! W1 h•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
& j! u, K, ^3 D/ y. N3 T& b1 g) tPrimary Qualifications:
$ k) _% f' _$ ?•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
+ E$ h- u& g9 |; _# o5 C0 d7 z•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
+ m$ P% I; W6 V; O' V•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
3 C" \/ M8 K7 b6 q•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
; z6 G2 b) M0 T( ~+ O! @; d2 Q) a7 e•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
3 y/ R$ o5 ~; l' v! c+ Y•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
, Z9 f4 w# K: d! h" Y& N  xTo Apply:
7 R$ j" i+ y3 P( Z2 x6 T# zEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
* a$ x4 B" F, n, A7 j: c8 e( WIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
/ E  ~  \# s. x( O2 Y3 f& U2 n& dThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
* v5 q  G( z: i2 pApplication Format:
- ~: t# c+ }1 r9 ]9 Z, Y& }The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
, w9 z( T0 h0 b2 j' E$ j# c7 P$ G: g•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
' e# S1 c! A7 s8 l' q•        Attachments: Resume and References
/ ?1 x6 z% z! n: a+ J9 E5 fApplication Deadline:
. P! s! |1 U7 \6 S( qJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm