Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
SEDI 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.
: r) P8 K1 C/ c( [) m; [' y- ^SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
3 B5 Y" ]1 [; f6 E6 BIn 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.
4 ]0 c- ]/ ?4 z$ E" ?) y8 x  FAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
$ H2 G$ M7 G  ], v6 h. k4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  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.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
/ k3 x/ \% i& c/ W7 w& }9 C- B•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
" V5 ^5 V: J; g+ Y  D•        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
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
0 z: m* _5 x, j7 M9 X" X! v•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
$ r! N/ g9 b7 A& b! u' q) G( G. d•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
/ V6 Y- v2 [; s7 b+ L( S9 Y- U•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
1 L1 K* \4 L' m' ?: Y: P•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
; ]. _3 X. J0 k•        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
Primary Qualifications:
4 d- Y5 \0 B8 U3 {( j•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
  |) N% z1 @& v: U$ z" d( S0 s•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
. \$ \. W1 X) u- _. A2 h•        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
9 Y2 ]2 O7 _8 \0 H8 F7 h•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
( r8 x$ j& f( d% h; W9 ?0 U9 ?/ x4 J•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
: x! c) |+ E' }, v1 M% X% n•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
, O7 I6 ~8 Y+ }1 b0 t: W8 ^$ |•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
" @9 ~* y  L3 Q' V2 N+ ^•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
0 a! g+ |7 }! ?7 ~4 i) lEmail 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.
1 i! ^- ?: y( k! k7 Q3 _+ u6 i% Y9 gIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
. S0 z; d) |, G( DWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
( S; T) Z1 e- r) @; p! ^& A" _July 29th 2011 at 5 pm