Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
3 _- Y2 {7 F9 u5 H3 U( _  kFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
: U3 J. P. o' ESEDI 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.
8 m, {. |( ~3 s' G- [( T  g- h0 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.
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.
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:
8 v; _' _% @# M8 a+ m' a- C' L1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
  Z2 T. W. a: n1 o/ W9 [3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
$ U# p* O3 V  D0 S" w% t4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
: Z' y. c4 Q- W8 R% ]5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
" @- U) j0 x# h; qSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
& L( j* \! Q% W, rSEDI is staffed to:
( B, D7 M0 e/ {•        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
0 F) d5 O/ `/ m0 {, j•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
5 }" {: P9 A) I! j8 c3 `* K$ O$ Q•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
4 _3 M9 d+ q' F•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
) Y; r5 }: O9 ]! t+ x•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
/ e, p5 k+ b6 e7 J•        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)
5 ?" ^' n; p9 F5 @% w' f/ b  |•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
& C; m" A% p6 Y2 x" s2 D) a•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
7 d2 t2 q8 O: c* ~) I/ X  o5 t& K•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
, `0 p0 ~+ }9 b: C: L# `Other Activities:
•        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
' y( Z+ s' w' x" i•        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
. V& S, q9 n* L% ?- n7 t•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
' N% l# E( r3 S2 t•        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
•        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
/ ~6 ^3 b( v. _' l. _0 H•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
( \4 q6 V1 B5 ~  ^1 p3 p•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
( m0 R+ y! p& c! @  r( L) m•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
* G8 V1 L+ d' r$ g•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
3 r" d# Y+ v, C/ xTo Apply:
/ P# F) Y3 E) m- u( u# E$ g$ q, yEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
7 i, T& o2 ]: k5 QNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
4 U+ K* U$ W. t- GIf 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:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
2 Q; h( c8 f1 i! J•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
- ^* v: L1 `2 u•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
0 W& p! x9 h" r  n- v5 TJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm