Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
4 {# D# j5 y% XSEDI 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.
2 J/ T, C; H7 q8 Y" k9 |/ H% TSEDI’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.
( b( ^# o) M+ w; T) W- PIn 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.
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.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
! G7 j, Q) k$ D2 b: k6 M; k6 g5.  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.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
- y: U) h1 S$ f/ `8 u•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
# M/ ^" F/ H$ U6 z•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
# ~& L6 e8 v! T! k•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
( J# P& U* b+ z9 Q8 c1 V•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
$ _% t7 d7 R% O- N9 Z•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
2 B7 {! P3 L9 y5 F6 MPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        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)
8 l, k& \* u: ~7 j: L•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
; a' e# `6 w1 _5 d, J" u9 ?•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        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
6 l3 s3 t* F7 D•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
1 k3 n; b1 D. E/ ?  w) y: T+ O•        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:
3 B+ F3 B0 G* Z" u•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
3 ]0 p3 P( f1 D" \•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
$ a3 w0 i8 C5 w% A1 o4 [" t•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
1 z( B. g# g0 f0 ]•        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
% B) y3 n# z6 D  x7 G* e- E•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
0 k0 s( S+ |3 ]: d. F( }7 _- {•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
& ^( j0 B0 e' p& _$ P9 j•        Excellent organizational skills
. u/ O+ e6 u, ^  D$ [•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
- \7 v9 b  c( Y4 X  l' A•        Policy research skill set is an asset
3 _. \3 p4 e$ L•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
: ?4 \$ Y7 R! {9 y1 n•        Program evaluation experience an asset
# t5 [$ x2 M. fTo Apply:
' `* I, @* U/ h* e4 @+ |1 H4 X% ~Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
- U4 ^) k) |  _# u- Q) Y$ iNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
0 O1 r2 N' z9 x+ I' Y6 r, qIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
6 K- A# }( |0 i0 TThis 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.
7 N/ g/ v( u% Z% c4 v3 s4 w& c•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm