Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
# V" _& @" B& c, F- kFinancial 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.
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.
* f8 m& v0 y8 R$ MSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
8 ~# n* Z7 q: Y4 G2 W0 {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.
' J4 f9 O; Z# ?+ e4 G) `5 ?! oAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
0 n  e) `/ o- \# B8 M2 d2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
+ f/ H1 R# {6 `; g9 d8 }% Y, |3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
+ {5 F4 t- x6 Q4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
! r+ {- u! \+ y( b! G8 k) t8 h5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
$ M. ^& J. I7 F2 R- ISEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
; _  N# Q1 m% p; y•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
! ]$ i" q+ k! Q$ n! T2 K5 S5 r•        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
! U1 r1 F- y' S3 o•        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
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
  @; G" B/ H: g# D% j•        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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
& R+ W# R% K8 d•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
& B9 E" a4 h# q& t2 f) L. |8 v7 qOther 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
- {( W5 d1 [; w7 C" U•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
) c* G3 f2 x' z9 d- u; Y$ O: H•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
4 O& f0 R0 |2 t; C•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
- |( q* w& x. E+ u. pPrimary Qualifications:
; F; g6 l, I( g! c) {•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
) `2 y$ I8 e' K) _8 w) w6 Z8 k7 i•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
: b/ U" J9 G: f' U•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
, M! N( g( E! x. x•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
* ]/ D: g: T! X7 u) t; E8 _•        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
3 w! P/ v- Y& f  U: N8 d6 G- _•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
1 ]1 C& U1 {4 F; \* d; N3 v•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
2 x1 f) V7 P9 e8 \% b- y•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
9 X" ~: D3 P; L•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
; P/ y' k, B0 ?, }" X7 `•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
" a( n& @% j( }•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
% K! y% C0 q$ @/ h( P& vEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
! ?! j; a+ Z  c# jc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
' K, m+ U. Q) r. DIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
6 G- U0 \$ e4 F: MWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
$ S' }0 ~5 u6 \4 u& B5 MApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
0 G) s+ U  W) k3 u  q•        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
! z; _/ U# o2 g/ V" H, @+ DApplication Deadline:
: J. @6 P3 q/ o1 K4 iJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm