Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
& T% |4 Q! F$ SFinancial 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.
* g% R4 ~1 Y: }; [& B" ]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.
' V- q. z& n) v" x/ aAt SEDI / CCFL:
  I) B! {3 S. z8 z' {' {; \1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
7 D- f0 M! b0 F7 K2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
* [5 I/ |" J9 i, x3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
9 v; A" I7 T1 I( ^. D2 R4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
) r% f3 K5 e7 B1 D$ k3 ]" k5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
1 Q/ A' k7 E9 Z' b! D" q. I8 eSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
6 d, h! s3 _# ?( C•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
8 w2 D9 X- Y9 f7 t9 A8 y•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
* k- i/ J0 Y$ F# b•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
9 `9 N7 X5 \: ]2 A) ]' t•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        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
•        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
; q$ ?4 M# y. \4 P1 z•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
) Y6 ^  E( Q* S$ l•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
) \; ~0 }1 t' N, ?7 {! |•        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
. ?1 b* W/ ~. a: B- b•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
1 f, ^9 @0 q2 s9 r6 p( T•        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
2 D: H( q3 F# DPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
# \/ a, j1 B; i% x* R8 L' O•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
" K5 }% R9 o( }& m+ [8 Y9 E- e( S•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
$ z( X/ y+ _$ O" A0 v6 A& o•        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) _4 G& @% ^& ~1 q) I) L•        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
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        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
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
) X$ ?  o; S9 Q% W6 B$ D5 m•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
8 [& o/ R1 i+ ~3 ~0 V) r2 HTo Apply:
/ n( J5 ?/ }7 C, X1 ZEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/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.
/ @. x; t8 y% AIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
) b/ E6 F- R. h  R. |Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
! @) |8 f0 @- m2 v7 pApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
. \0 E- ?+ R! B! l; z•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
% ~7 c; K; v# w•        Attachments: Resume and References
1 m# ^6 y7 I4 W2 y( YApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm