Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
% ]! b* V7 {: h" S% BSEDI 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.
$ l9 |3 e& i: J8 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.
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.
At SEDI / CCFL:
/ w: P  K8 H# R1.  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.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
% c4 m; G7 z+ @3 z6 @! m8 ]5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
/ i  ?. |6 v' n1 B. W$ r1 ISEDI 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
•        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
% D" V. g5 F  M0 J•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
$ h* ~7 \. s" ^•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
$ b& |* n+ B! |8 X( ?0 zPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
" b2 b  |6 P( u% }' q, Z•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
. [0 G; b! O) M6 l* r" Q" z•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
" {' `) o  A3 `% a6 E# i& n) \2 r•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
7 h9 v+ A' q% U0 E7 ~2 p•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
7 D& q/ u9 |* n! K9 r, S- D•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
; C( c" {. t* l; r5 d•        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
! {( O' t" c0 H$ u! [; i; O•        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
Primary Qualifications:
; |4 \, g3 R' R  ]; W•        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
•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
6 f+ x2 ]# I( H' k) C) D/ h•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
4 H8 v7 v8 K0 H+ y' C, u2 \•        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
+ v/ w0 h) j2 \•        Content / curriculum development experience
/ V0 E) U! A* Z% g- K" k% C•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
& C2 m$ `+ i$ p9 u- R, q" G$ X( L$ z•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
# S$ L1 V- ~8 t" z, J: c6 }•        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
4 T; L3 `$ D( Y0 U1 X7 w1 G4 f: mNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
8 u! t- q* L4 a% DIf 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.
; n; X/ P- h1 @$ h  v9 AApplication Format:
( {5 F, y2 l; u3 c8 Z; O' CThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
. u4 \5 _% n( n•        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
% r. U: O9 d7 ^  f4 l- XApplication Deadline:
6 Q. x* E% [- z  [7 s0 n! MJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm