Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
8 W1 H% g/ q4 B! r  \6 eFinancial 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.
- I; ~9 m/ p1 D! |1 uSEDI’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.
$ A8 q2 p9 ~$ u& d  KIn 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.
. R8 \; O) L4 C4 n  E0 sAt 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.
* c# w4 a+ o0 k' X0 c4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
* s, J! I" x4 I$ eSEDI 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
5 I6 P# A# I6 z, r•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
3 X- l/ [' N# z+ d5 u•        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
9 e: d! ]: L: |, a6 H/ c•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        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
, y) L4 d5 B6 b3 u  _•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
: T/ l. M) C+ j- [2 ?- o•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
5 i  g' H% Z" w( |( H( p4 {& [Other Activities:
* x; r6 S7 y; `# ^' \8 s' w1 n•        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
•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
; y  Q# Q: j6 y# R$ v4 v: S; o•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
0 \' X' {; k9 ^- f•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        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
3 q* H  \4 d- e8 B/ G# O•        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
2 b& A- l# u* K9 E/ R, B•        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
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
5 a* f1 P* T  M4 {' h9 {•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
! I' q' s/ u9 o; ?•        Policy research skill set is an asset
. S! v. g5 w+ I/ ^, A) c•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
* O! h0 w0 v, ~, }# V. s% T$ _" q3 ]•        Program evaluation experience an asset
/ O4 Z( _# N9 z5 c/ M& pTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
- d' a. v! J. o! H4 Z: kc/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.
: r3 F  m2 z. @8 W; IIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
5 R! H9 c( S) f8 T3 F+ O: m+ QApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
* a1 H1 Z, {% J. ^, C. j•        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
4 j0 o6 m$ s; [+ ^1 A; W: z4 JApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm