Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
# T: {1 c/ r& IFinancial 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.
% L- ]4 ^  h2 F/ y2 C) l! @SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
! P; V; q; ~: s2 c" y+ p! {SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
! q: \" p/ v3 \, L) |8 f2 p/ pSEDI’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:
- B' p# s7 z9 T$ n+ ?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.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
. ^$ f( Z1 w& S1 ]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.
. H  J2 ?5 W0 USEDI is staffed to:
4 q2 C2 j! I. }* C' I$ Q•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
6 N+ ^6 D( \/ ]6 w; ?  u% v•        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
  [1 n( e$ O1 F  {  d9 w•        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
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
/ y0 I4 e3 h' z% V6 }•        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
( C+ G2 F9 v: d. j# o& b. G•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
) K" R( w" ]- V! ^9 Z2 o- U4 k6 k•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
. `6 e( S5 ~8 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
•        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
; [- W. x( Y4 b" o" m" v+ t' EPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
* N$ M% B- w1 [1 U# a•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
; @% n! E1 _) u•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
6 F/ G* o5 T# Y* l•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
$ y; f2 m! F) P! u•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
" [6 I4 b3 H( \% A•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
3 |6 h: W3 u7 j4 Z•        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
7 J7 [. k4 K, Q' |( b•        Content / curriculum development experience
" ^! J' l9 Q# C2 s•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
% H& ]% I4 p4 d7 ?+ r1 I" ?) j•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
: ^* C- m  n, [% p•        Policy research skill set is an asset
* z) D+ J! p: E8 d•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
1 i, M7 S4 p1 u! Q# X* Y2 a0 L* uTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
+ i2 b3 M; K+ P' n* d! CNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
; R: Y1 c  S* ?. PIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
/ D8 I8 G' n) i. Z) d2 z$ HWork Term:
# d" L& Q! F* `This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
9 n  Z  d$ K$ @/ ~5 o% MApplication Format:
2 [, t4 @" S5 c/ f6 QThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
9 J& K, m7 c- c* ~•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
, h& k+ {6 I5 m9 S  p1 q•        Attachments: Resume and References
/ E% Q, ^/ k9 uApplication Deadline:
3 C8 e. `7 j5 W+ y3 k2 kJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm