Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
3 Q/ T. @" w! D2 n4 F- R' ]2 C6 aSEDI 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.
- h, u7 ?5 S  ?( x; G6 r0 j0 USEDI’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.
& B. ]5 x: x8 s9 h0 oIn 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.
7 z/ @( M. u+ c1 x3 R: r# d/ iAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
/ ^# I( `9 A0 E; U2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
* [6 z6 ^1 ?+ G- _; P3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
; l, v$ y: k1 s& p# N+ t% v/ J* w4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
9 ]4 s$ t! k. |, f0 Z* X5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
+ G( }. N7 B8 c. U8 MSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
3 L5 t8 _) Q, w, P" ]7 \SEDI is staffed to:
. i) T1 h" M9 L4 @2 B•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
( ~: B0 T9 F/ Q7 n7 ^( \•        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
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
, u) X) h" ^+ q1 o. J0 a  @0 J•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
" ]% j. j& V1 n3 l( H& r8 h; E) ~1 ZPrimary 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
( D5 T. D0 B$ [# u•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
+ X2 }0 O3 t8 O1 VOther Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
' Z, m$ V2 Q5 O•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
' b4 S7 j. g! R  }  n) N9 [•        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
/ z' [. |3 ]) y- S6 q•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
* H: Z2 r0 j+ ]! i$ Y* C•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
) S/ W( i6 L4 |3 S" q; V( ?1 l•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
: k, V" n5 t+ |' y# x•        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
" O* p6 a  U# j) d) N•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
# B1 J( c% u  I9 T•        Content / curriculum development experience
' h: ]% g% d5 n' q; R•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
0 {& k( M" J- e7 o. K•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
- L8 p  L5 v3 m, d# D& y$ P9 ?, J•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
9 p* i3 @! Y2 g% F& f1 z, L# q$ i•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
. C$ S- r6 H/ ^8 [4 A2 m' O1 |  d6 iTo Apply:
4 {; Z% p) i  y) x) G2 qEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
4 u% I9 Z; V, O- Vc/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.
0 X3 G8 r' W/ [7 J/ ~- M# a+ nIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
/ K& T7 P3 {  p# T  b4 q0 e- mThis 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:
% B: D* c8 m5 p# t. E•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
- j# j6 j" b8 P3 D•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm