Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
) x# M( R3 w0 a) c. c3 T5 ^& NFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
- j% I0 [3 b% V% h+ _* n, e4 j6 MSEDI 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.
1 d( m( u* B" Y+ f5 c5 o& q( h% s# z( LSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
; ]5 B1 |! Z  @8 e. MSEDI’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:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
8 [" ~9 p3 W- \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.
3 g3 j( s, ]3 {/ f. b/ D3 H/ X4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
# D. P+ o+ b: Y- U  z# ^6 H( e; ^SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
" b% L8 ~3 Z2 \- OSEDI is staffed to:
/ i4 p7 ?4 w) q$ f•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
5 W9 v9 \$ B& O3 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
4 G! C# B7 F6 \% k9 U•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
  R% L7 _5 w4 z6 D% ]* U•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
; E9 o# B1 K: S9 A$ D& v  d•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
6 f8 M: T; J- z9 \, NPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
/ q  e1 z7 [6 D6 M/ ]0 b. J, N( S•        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
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
, X2 W. j: M0 t! O•        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
•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
" r: G' p" E/ F0 u•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
( z& J. f9 k$ A2 z0 g+ [•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
% x) }& T* i8 v$ y, V3 x" U•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
5 c/ |2 ~! N" l•        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
- {( g0 T: p. v/ e: {: D/ \•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
" y0 L& O9 v0 q- \3 b•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
# v8 L: h5 l0 _0 a9 H  N•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
1 A, o; Y4 J0 ^1 _& a7 e* d•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
6 c  S3 l, z8 W, h& @•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
& {8 A2 o1 W2 V•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
' r+ _& S3 N, `- L& G0 Kc/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.
+ l; ]3 v2 R; |- uIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
7 w' f' q; i& v! E9 X  b3 e, mWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
% V& G' z- }. ^) LApplication Format:
; j6 X* M  R. L; aThe 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
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm