Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
. N8 ~7 U& e2 J% z+ MSEDI 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.
+ N& H7 R% n" l7 t0 i1 v4 USEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
% h. p" j: C/ E  zSEDI’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.
# H5 T# [' _( P' SIn 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.
/ O& P% K1 {& x: Z5 m' S* D) }At SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
: _4 C0 j7 h. M3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
$ @2 _7 D9 e! P8 d$ Z4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  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.
SEDI is staffed to:
0 B& _$ d8 U4 ^+ ?1 }4 ^•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
1 L& A7 z# s* Y) ]0 K, R* z' I•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
6 q5 e: T, D0 U* k" {1 e8 M•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
/ |/ K8 M9 @* M) s; h•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
& E: C* P0 R; @# j- y7 J•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        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
, F6 L3 H) c, {3 O3 @) ^5 `/ d! q•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
# q, E) [% P* K  F6 U- X" o•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
! Y1 C' z/ U6 F) e& F•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
# k* M, ^$ ?' {% m1 S- g/ t# w•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
% {! y5 {; l9 |- P1 D2 gOther Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
, v. G8 k' }  e! b7 {: v•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
  z+ z: n: e" _! j5 F1 C•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
# p; K( o' f- N* D/ k5 j* P6 r•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
9 L" t8 q6 A+ f- ~$ Y& ]•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
% }9 s& q( C9 k•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
7 U8 T, e/ J6 A( p1 {1 d" m•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
5 [$ E% r0 r8 D, w+ K•        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
) F( C/ Z% g4 K3 r5 [/ @+ }•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
$ y$ t- X1 _0 A. b( p4 [' I8 ^3 u•        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
4 F- ]: L7 K4 C* Q$ J•        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
* O, c& y0 y2 v•        Policy research skill set is an asset
7 g! W% C2 d# I+ D1 e" F9 y•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
) R+ S$ v3 \8 k' w3 ~9 O3 XTo Apply:
* s. a3 S! ^% j% uEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
8 i; m& q+ V% x- |* X, @c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
- S. {; ]& T$ q1 mNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
0 k+ n0 x$ R5 {6 e7 z# AIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
5 P* z$ n1 u+ H: g4 H/ DThis 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:
•        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
  W& }3 _& k$ CApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm