Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
' U; Z: c( }: d& RSEDI 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.
9 G2 l6 _+ n" @5 j1 Q9 A+ JSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
, T* u6 L) E6 u3 q* a  VSEDI’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.
( m( [; [' E$ a  x+ V$ D7 z# w& 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.
. L' _# H0 K" PAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
! D) a, k6 w+ s1 n4 T2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
, q/ i" T9 m5 s; R  y5 b4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
1 {. C# t7 L% V) ]1 a! pSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
  E- |/ {+ V9 }% SSEDI is staffed to:
/ U2 |5 M- H7 ?/ i4 _! v9 Z2 R•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
0 s5 d7 m! d0 b3 t9 i•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
" t) V! h& W1 b! L# K•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
7 v0 }; N, Y3 c' r8 [! D7 Q! S+ k, t•        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)
4 Q1 Z3 e- n3 ?0 j& _•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
; v9 R/ b0 \  w# x- }! K7 l•        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
( U& V' _0 H5 O1 ~& E' qOther Activities:
! T+ D, Z) i  E' s- D" e# o3 A•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
, D6 v- p, z! L) g: Y" ]•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
•        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
•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
7 ]; x' p5 |7 a! ]2 NPrimary Qualifications:
6 H% P" Q- v* N, C. [4 b•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
  a. k9 l% N8 D( n  q" m$ J! o3 z* _•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
" k8 L6 Y8 m" ^* Z•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        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
% r6 h4 A/ r( C5 S8 c0 K. l•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
) i. Z% @' q+ H: i( w9 O3 d•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
/ h3 k: a0 S/ C8 b. N•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
6 Q7 ?& }7 I, X4 x& p% V6 Q•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
. G7 Y' P! Q" M& ^! R7 j•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
+ N+ f5 S4 w5 E/ u! JTo Apply:
Email 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.
3 I5 p, s) P& x2 p1 L' q% yIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
1 L" `, ], n9 tWork Term:
/ h% G  J, I7 [$ c, c( _This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
% F8 c6 P5 l  U. Y) {$ DThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
0 R/ t  m0 Q5 t" g  Y. F% C, q' Y+ O# s•        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
/ z2 m. T% G* {  s8 CApplication Deadline:
7 c. n6 f' `  FJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm