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.
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.
( M: L" a8 a6 O: u$ m" @) }2 ISEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
* e/ ?# {2 l, y1 I; GIn 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:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
. j! c6 y/ O  e3 m2.  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.
" o' h4 f+ f. v, y  o' X5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
2 @6 V; c) s0 Y. [SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        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
- [7 B; {' u( g. K' ~•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
/ U# r! v5 t+ U! t" b% s: ~•        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
7 {$ c) M4 g& {% K•        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
% D+ C% }; }0 w3 ]. E+ c; A•        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
4 c5 G1 n- v  \+ ?! |- S•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
8 }' W" ~1 v/ Z5 m•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
$ _0 ?) o; k7 ?) G9 `•        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
6 N. B& g$ L! {5 u! D•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
' w, o  a; n: f+ K- X•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
0 `9 v8 D2 \! Y2 u( e, u5 TPrimary Qualifications:
. g' c: A. k+ M2 I: D7 X$ Q( }•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
$ c8 e5 T% c: S& Q4 p•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
  K: ~' I  g3 R) M2 D•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
! I2 V& W' G$ \8 m0 z•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
: {- |1 v' U; I# U( [$ G•        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
•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
# f5 |1 h# H$ ^; Q3 s•        Content / curriculum development experience
3 j0 L) b3 U; X% C, a9 u/ p& O) n) |•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
) n' Y8 P% P  l( ^•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
  j+ Y5 h- Y1 L" r9 dEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
$ t) O3 p7 W9 `+ MNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
9 k& r. M) @/ M  Q$ n( a$ CIf 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:
•        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
; k9 O& a; M0 u6 N, Q8 @! j1 HApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm