Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
  [& v# u" {+ M% B: x/ X; Q4 C6 T! WFinancial 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.
6 b( @7 s6 M/ x: s& hSEDI’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.
SEDI’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.
) f5 q5 I* [( p6 |; ?) \At SEDI / CCFL:
- {% ?6 C# Q+ ~1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
& U- e8 c1 ?# f  \3 T! t- `1 D# v3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
6 E) @' C( I, n: l( w4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
4 i) f7 g5 j9 o* w/ y: R5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
" K- |$ A$ n* S, P) v6 t  E( PSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
9 O! a, B4 Q1 X. o0 ?: k•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
+ w* B7 u: {  c& L•        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
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
2 x" }$ n" h  I•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
" j, d6 u* x! \2 V+ J" C1 J  k2 ePrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
( m% h* q$ e( }) z1 {# R•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
) B6 b0 J2 V& k6 W9 Y% [/ {•        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
5 v) r$ i. |) d. m•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
( ?1 S2 h) @6 m•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
; m& z+ J7 Q9 `0 t•        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
•        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
( G! H3 x6 S5 m3 HPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
4 L4 q7 ?9 w! X' P•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
% b' }8 ~* {) Y, B# e7 [% j•        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
: [9 f* |% z2 L* x•        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
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
. ?! t& Y% A/ w; E6 Y8 {# H•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
/ u) P1 c: t# D2 u6 E. n•        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
! `9 d: P. T" _2 F% B" uc/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.
" l/ h: ^  S: r% c* }If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
: s+ X- I1 Q8 h5 C; x! ?; w* a; A3 ?Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
+ e7 p% m6 O, ]1 b3 WApplication Format:
. m8 r( q+ h& U2 J* Q- {, fThe 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
  K3 [1 m$ n: \! C% q+ CApplication Deadline:
; }+ l5 o( F2 v- D6 n* q$ ?# w' \July 29th 2011 at 5 pm