Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
& _  m1 i; P3 ^- a7 S' k4 EFinancial 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.
' [7 E6 [% s( ~; U$ Q  LSEDI’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.
+ z0 f# j6 e" r5 i* MSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
" s& `* g- B0 k8 TIn 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:
6 i9 H* t, z& k( `/ \: s1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
. b! T, Q9 V2 U  j2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
& g' q$ L+ _# N% W4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
) M# {6 r3 _2 w, C1 \# j, 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.
& U7 ^$ ^% m0 O5 ]$ Z, fSEDI 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
•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
1 V: Q4 R0 A# V•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
: G: e5 C+ r3 |* N; |/ S•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
) n- x) n4 G1 W6 C- W" y# f•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
9 a7 ]- c  h8 g: JPrimary 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)
1 D$ I5 p* d% M; R; I& W; S•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
: p& D6 h1 Y4 x8 j* P* Y+ m•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
2 I* E# t' I. a1 I•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
' R$ J% H6 r* O* B  X; @$ h•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
- D& j& D6 f2 B6 ^9 T; x) R4 I! R•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
8 p4 [0 t0 C* E•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
9 c7 c3 ~# @( C0 z" |1 n7 g. o•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
- T1 z% A+ V4 P5 O" h. M•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
. e  l& `2 B! i% O; j5 x: F& g•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
: N, V7 C! h! U•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
7 E7 U. Y  c8 e9 K( l+ h, C# G; p•        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
•        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
7 d1 T' r1 C. ^9 \  `! C  h5 A) s•        Content / curriculum development experience
- c2 E1 x7 q3 `2 q4 H5 J+ w! e3 j•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
% l  U. a1 E% j5 e, O, \; z•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
! ~: u" B  d1 M6 z* S•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
% k) j6 r& n8 O2 s$ o7 f•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
: K1 w" `$ }' E6 ?1 r  y8 N3 kc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
6 p  K: |, D: F3 L( d2 R5 r; R/ ~No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
If 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.
( I  [9 Q* a# S7 V, z* V6 H9 DApplication 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
6 j6 I  l) L# h! j. F3 CApplication Deadline:
6 h) {( T7 T4 o1 oJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm