Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
0 b6 N) M% d- h( x/ TFinancial 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.
SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
3 x( @4 l: b& \$ N3 w4 bIn 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 B" A5 Q. ?, e. I1.  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.
) E4 h/ P5 ~5 ?# |+ h8 u3 ^4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
4 s9 }. u! z& ]: B' d# B6 B. Z) O5.  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.
4 p- @' b" v( h0 q! m3 z3 a/ B7 WSEDI 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
2 T: w" @; c: S•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
6 x: j: w; A3 K# h; d) V  q•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
7 w4 G) r# |8 w* C•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
+ A! a% |% y' ^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)
% K2 `. U; y7 g3 ^, F0 j•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
0 u$ T: A4 h6 ?8 `2 t7 z, [& `•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
3 u. J/ r8 M' w) ?, [•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
5 }/ I) t# s% Y- ~3 x( W+ o# S- J0 A•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
. J6 d0 ]: d4 n  w0 K•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
  }7 g* Z1 P2 x$ r- K; X•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
) i2 E3 x! i7 e•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
4 M0 \* n5 q& `, B$ O) F# M•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
/ r, j- G+ M% H: ^0 r) P3 V% H  H•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
3 g( U' _! |5 z  m•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
- B- w$ c! q  x+ S: b( N•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
: A# M- x1 E* D+ D# k2 q# T: c' ~•        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
' N0 a2 P' ^( l) i( X' p•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
* j1 x1 {  o- v' ^2 `2 A•        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
•        Content / curriculum development experience
$ r; z8 z7 B* c& {# q% h$ J•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
+ K: u% H% [0 [, ?4 z6 M•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
5 M  Y4 N2 f8 p  z9 i( L% ^•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
% j* C% d, K) u' x& u•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
; O" u/ \7 {; F& o- L! gc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
0 v/ e, H$ W3 ]5 R0 c8 d* j9 u, U2 t; lNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
) |, o/ s9 ^5 Y; x4 n9 Y* l$ {If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
& L+ i$ @( {& @0 j" k5 [Work Term:
& \" F/ Z& z, Y+ J( \/ W9 @This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
/ Z. b4 `& w9 f' e: M) [) G$ mThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
3 b1 i0 r/ {7 \/ P3 E; \2 q, k•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
. s9 s7 Q3 j" [) b•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm