Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
# @7 ~5 H' _: L4 b9 l* jFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
4 c4 S+ o% e; t4 DSEDI 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.
2 ]0 p) x% L0 {0 ?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.
; U! D" V) ?& M8 E) 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.
/ U* N# g# k( ?" i$ N/ pAt SEDI / CCFL:
: g) |# E7 C. J1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
6 j) C, B4 J0 w! x. Q: d9 Y3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
3 p, x1 C3 L; {# h3 V4 ^3 V4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
! }8 C+ W) V, Z- i5.  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:
+ w9 j/ T% v; E; a1 g" C/ }! x# U•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
1 C: e" i* {' V+ \: I•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
% l" F- |6 E" _0 }•        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
+ Z7 J4 |8 ?0 i+ r% h- }- p& S$ a0 R•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
2 w3 R! m& h0 K' c•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
! g& s* I7 `* R/ ?8 KPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
  S& i6 ~9 x1 H+ ?8 A) b1 ]8 \•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
( N5 O4 z- J- Y3 i6 D( e1 o•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
- [. a  u5 P) O" o6 W( w•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
- ]3 i/ n# c: P3 ^$ p. [8 k9 _•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
/ b1 x. I% t" [  x•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
0 A( p  R1 Z9 f7 i6 B' `2 B•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
: y9 K$ O& t& S) m3 ~$ b* {•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
4 ~' K5 f) M! }% Z•        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
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
1 ~& ]" ]) \. @0 S•        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
0 i# n' @' N" P9 ]•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
4 z7 l. j* b2 d) V6 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
4 h1 t+ u9 y' @: h5 S•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
% g, J7 i9 M$ g6 n' E3 Y3 F8 l7 L•        Content / curriculum development experience
% \9 v  h0 k- y, Q. j3 i: g4 n•        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
6 O+ A+ z0 G+ m/ N# k0 z$ B/ x•        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
1 m# f2 X5 J- p6 Xc/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.
5 l, {* l3 M8 Z( cIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
" Q9 o, n6 _2 \+ j9 F$ eThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
/ c8 x8 I' B* K; z) X( @Application Format:
0 q% ]) d0 O2 P! u- BThe 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.
* p) p1 t% _4 e•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
+ W/ S3 p7 i, AJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm