Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
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.
4 B4 \  D- L2 `. |: h+ H  g# U, X$ ?: jSEDI’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.
# t1 x$ K$ k7 u$ W+ hIn 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:
7 D5 c" b7 X/ f/ P% ^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.
. t" Q; w5 {$ @% [2 W1 C0 |4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
$ `+ P$ {. \1 m( |1 D5.  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.
# [; r! B* h; D# F# S% H8 x( z* ?SEDI is staffed to:
2 {8 {- x  u' X: S- F$ j3 p3 ]! q•        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
: u* S0 m  t( E- X& U: s& ]. X•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
, f# x& n  o% ]( h' ?•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
2 d  X4 w6 u' ?: U: D) zPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
/ d3 X7 h- y# L, U+ c1 ^7 B$ n# F2 v•        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)
8 T# V, q, k3 g& P•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
! O" i! @" S4 V•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
; y+ v) [8 h( H; r3 Y; W$ f$ X•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
1 d# j  V- }* b! SOther Activities:
3 }3 h" e$ i. r* c( {# L8 s' C& h•        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
$ h8 E8 k4 d% o; @1 ~6 P- t7 Y+ z•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
! t0 E' l$ t5 i# E2 GPrimary Qualifications:
5 A% D2 E- O: }% f5 D2 e3 e•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
1 D' q* }* S- v# U! |: Y•        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
+ z& k+ D, C1 ^; ?6 Y•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
3 p3 t! G! S2 z- f5 y0 M•        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
+ l$ J+ `8 ]1 D$ y•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
+ T$ Z9 u5 ?2 M; Y% E6 [•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
$ e; V3 }; l9 ?) M•        Excellent organizational skills
! N" ?, Z0 ]4 K5 Q  l•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
; p1 z. Y: h  L•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
4 v- H/ W8 E. [' y•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
+ \! w1 s2 s4 {' W) h8 f5 L2 ~- }c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
+ M0 E( L3 @9 `; w; [No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
8 l% @% Z+ M- d8 ]5 E1 NWork Term:
1 y( ^& v" |; _/ _7 _, ?$ HThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
# I' z0 V$ ~5 f: Z+ `/ O! B3 QApplication Format:
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.
( K: w7 k& [' A6 N•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm