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.
5 ^* F* W" P3 W; r/ f8 xSEDI’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.
2 @+ k  v( I) kAt SEDI / CCFL:
! r: Y) @3 {9 q9 n& D+ I. g1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
* W) r) {0 k6 Z6 o  }; U/ u2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
/ [: t% c) d* o- ]+ C+ b; B8 z3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
$ O) K( H: X9 i4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
+ O  e9 F* i3 e  E6 Y5.  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: |4 s1 `  QSEDI is staffed to:
7 h$ N3 f7 e( H1 N•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
" {6 {: P) U1 q* {•        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
' w* }% r2 K9 P: H( {! A- L2 F•        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
. [9 t4 x0 l; d0 H5 p0 d4 r0 PPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
! k1 V6 k6 F' U0 V. H5 |# X- b•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
# C  m- |6 w, @* f•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
7 H1 f3 r) ]/ g•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
: N# B" E5 i4 m9 \; ^5 P" d  u•        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
•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
. X* C3 C# F0 E8 f•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
2 [, E8 E% `3 S0 }7 t# Y& J•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
# B  B6 W# Q+ G* h6 B/ T•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
, \& p( w( p8 IPrimary Qualifications:
6 W$ o: V* C: T  ~& k' Y•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
6 ?0 X1 O7 f  B8 y; t& k7 k•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
, ~* t* E0 O$ Q3 b8 b+ g# F. L•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
) j7 @$ F* g! k/ N. D. E% B•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
5 W: Z; T6 ?9 I" m0 W5 Z: {•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
( ^9 S' T: g2 [" Q8 C7 D•        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
% d/ R' |3 R9 ^; G7 J2 N; T•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
2 o& p+ {6 ^. M) j•        Content / curriculum development experience
% ~3 |, V8 {! t* \5 }0 Q+ t•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
; q) q4 f; g# ~8 J•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
9 K: l6 @! Y4 x/ r/ O•        Policy research skill set is an asset
( q: M& J% y6 q* P$ _: _9 q•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
, s( x+ b* i: j( [•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
  V% E8 \) o6 @* \, B6 tc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
& {- O' f/ X8 z8 v6 g$ ~7 fNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
$ [) k. ]9 e4 C& g; RIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
6 j9 n& ?1 r0 u: ~! _Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
& D" X5 v' O% C: q, X  qApplication Format:
! @; w0 @8 a9 m& QThe 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.
* F6 O9 b0 e: p  d8 f1 u. M: F•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
2 N' n* |2 m) v) _! MJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm