Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
+ ?! [5 C! t: s# {6 U! KFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
& h( S( @) ?+ v6 w  jSEDI 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.
SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
# V+ [- x* f, k) o2 y) U1 gSEDI’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.
9 f- i8 r. ~* jAt SEDI / CCFL:
. m0 f' u( G$ W2 v& Q- G. X1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
5 V# i# _/ J  k3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
! v& D5 x0 U% g- `4.  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.
( Z7 y% [' J% C* dSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
4 U1 D  M) ?5 O: Z# x•        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
$ l  N$ X' i- F# o& d•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
$ R* \* v# O/ N9 B, d•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
* ]+ g% a9 y9 d5 b3 qPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
  D; K2 U0 ?  _+ l* Z8 h/ {5 q•        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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
+ j3 y( @) X: t0 ~- k•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
: a+ p5 l$ r! W  V0 t) U•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
  y% _4 K3 S0 ?•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
) m% u- Q" T+ E•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
( y% e. X7 m  c1 EPrimary Qualifications:
+ _' i6 G9 ~6 [4 T, c3 n, V3 I•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
( O' T. S: m% W' {: l•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
2 a1 D5 f$ S/ O! _! F' ?+ v•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
3 J* M! J) F* w9 I•        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
5 k1 Y, W. i8 U! L& l•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
9 {5 @7 ]! w7 G! A: ~4 j6 H•        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
/ B7 H' |, G/ l) \•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
8 t- l+ h) t& c& V& a" Q•        Excellent organizational skills
& y8 l0 I( Z( G1 p3 X3 |•        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
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email 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.
8 g' Y& X. v/ u! y5 o& x; K" bIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
1 R9 h; e, d7 R' O; CThis 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
3 D3 L7 D* f6 w8 [. j( ]Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm