Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
. q) f7 ~( z0 F! }& [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.
0 T! ~( A1 U' @) xSEDI’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.
  b2 d4 d) ~# @% I6 W4 YIn 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:
1 t  ?8 h+ u! i' c% o+ S/ M1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
, X: k% a6 z4 v' d4 x8 r/ q2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
; f6 u7 q5 A* S0 y/ e3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
' S, t% U& k; L& 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:
; l8 U& S5 q8 W( v  E: \•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
* r  S" o! p" A6 [•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
5 h' S" a; p/ O/ I: \/ i. [7 m•        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
! G3 }" M* _3 }& z•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
) F! {; h8 h3 M% L7 W. t•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
: @- c( b" a" ]  sPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
: b6 @2 B. ~" Y•        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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
7 {2 ^9 \% Y8 p4 c, ^•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
. w. ]" e6 n2 H* {# E2 I5 EOther Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
  v9 t% z1 C9 J6 M$ [! ^: j•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
3 _3 i6 T/ i" U5 u7 f4 \•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
" S# Q# c, j% B6 t3 |•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
. z3 u+ F" O" g•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
" V( d* ~4 I; {" y( x2 V•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
9 V# B# ]4 g% F% K1 I•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
' q1 t* D3 }$ \3 O5 L•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
$ U- i, W3 ?& e! Z: |+ h! S8 t2 L•        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
$ d5 y0 H( ~& P4 t•        Content / curriculum development experience
( i$ h' W. b# A. t" k. Z1 v•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        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
+ P: H: _, j) d, ~( ]. G•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
* s9 o3 a0 j  D: m9 a' w5 i/ PTo Apply:
! y: K% _- q- K# VEmail 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.
% F! E6 V3 n! ?& P% UIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
9 {6 r& |; N3 j4 ~Work Term:
& u7 c* K. H6 Y6 E3 t& SThis 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:
, O2 \3 R2 d7 [5 l( c•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
/ F) J  ]  ?$ j) D•        Attachments: Resume and References
+ h1 g3 o6 v; |, ~& ~Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm