Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
; ]; d( W4 z, R6 l3 i1 h0 GFinancial 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.
/ n, x5 w+ q* J0 N- ]' w+ `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.
SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
3 p# \  T$ T4 VIn 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.
. ~3 y1 i' \9 j" I& }, _At 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.
* g6 t" O  Q) n# A3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
. w- ~: b+ F: N3 m2 f* |$ |8 {& Y! X4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
0 p# b7 M3 |# }# R7 B5.  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.
7 i. d$ @' \2 L' O, L+ g; jSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
; W/ B" F) {: o1 i9 ~( \•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
" s, n& _% E) f! B: N, q•        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
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
& ~* t0 x" k$ F- ~. N! u4 s0 A, J$ @Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
& v, q# V+ S7 X•        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)
" n" n: y; H0 v* n3 `3 x' a•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
) t0 e, P6 |; E$ v2 e$ O( y1 b•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
' _: c4 E1 `3 T•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
# P3 W1 C6 S' }% y3 N6 w: W•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
  j! D) c0 A: U) e•        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
, t: z, }1 @# f" C) FPrimary Qualifications:
1 I5 g* Z0 r: t•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
2 G5 s( y/ j5 v- U•        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
•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
4 S9 Q' _) Z8 v/ `5 i/ S% |9 t•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
/ P( l  m$ n: q+ X* h•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
$ n0 D$ H! {. ^9 \•        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
% r& q/ f" L/ V7 e: D+ ]; V•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
5 A$ n! d3 e8 K0 d( i' @' E•        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
, L9 I; |, M# h7 o& J2 @0 [$ STo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
5 f- C' }2 \, l* ]  N8 cNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
  h- ~/ d2 O, d% u/ LIf 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.
Application Format:
4 O( J) S9 B+ F8 O+ U- Y( l. y! ?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
2 m3 O, d# e$ p  b' B/ uApplication Deadline:
  a: k4 e; w% k, ~4 XJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm