Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
5 t& P  ^* p9 |; G' ]: D* r5 fFinancial 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.
4 u% l$ I5 v: H$ M* vSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
8 Q, ]6 V% M- F) iSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
In 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:
2 R+ n- e# R) P8 m" t1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
* l! ?# o6 g/ v, x$ ?3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5 Z, C: P3 U% R+ Z, \5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
9 F2 w5 _2 D1 Q2 w8 m  Z: z& \3 wSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
1 D7 d8 R* G3 I, t0 }+ m7 i•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
) f6 O) J$ a* K4 ^•        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
, \" u  K: k! A/ F+ n•        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
$ d0 I$ p6 A4 H$ E8 O•        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
•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
  ^$ {$ U. p, r+ s, c8 v( R•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
% j; S5 |; X& @# n•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
/ L, ~. `) B6 W•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
, F' i* n7 U+ ?•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
•        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
7 _; {* b# v/ t  K•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
3 \% q) o1 w, S•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
! D4 h, [; C, ~7 }: pPrimary Qualifications:
1 z/ M2 i. f5 _) j; |/ @# N•        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
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
0 {1 N9 @2 G9 X* ]: y9 U6 y•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
+ F6 {$ _7 I( L7 ?8 A•        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
•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
8 b( T0 P* _/ d( {' v•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
6 b+ ~9 j6 w0 ?2 ?•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
# w4 n1 w5 f. A' [•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To 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.
- \4 _* `: B% U, A1 ZIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
% R' A$ _, L' H. gWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
+ B- Y" O: A6 n' r- tApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
5 s5 i& j* K8 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
9 k% ]( b! j% ^6 k' g& m1 }Application Deadline:
* G1 [% p' p) p2 _July 29th 2011 at 5 pm