Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
: e7 p" ]4 k2 s4 [- S0 w! O, B$ c: hFinancial 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.
( A8 q- @6 [! Q4 o0 T/ rSEDI’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.
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:
& P, K% b2 [) R# B1 K1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
/ l0 a9 e8 p5 x, P2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
. c8 O  M' H9 @' Q8 c3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
: Q1 b# ?2 T6 S/ M6 b5 F4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
2 N: u( E, Y+ @& _+ d& cSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
; @) \3 s: G0 ?* \) E: M4 T& `•        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
! ?4 s; B8 B# ]9 [& [•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
5 b9 V: V6 c& B# F5 g1 c1 P•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
' i9 f# r/ J$ h0 G, Y3 P9 G•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
- \6 }) ]6 K9 e, CPrimary 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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
! y) [- e" k+ e- D" i! v5 a6 q•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
8 D9 z; d" G! u! {$ B& y2 P# e•        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
' W2 a2 l# }: y( c: }0 h% z! x( E•        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
5 b0 N" ?; N& k1 S3 WPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
8 t9 W+ m6 Z4 h2 m- v; S2 U$ S% {# J•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
9 s. p+ o& g7 {# v•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
& D1 G+ H: f/ V) N8 ?•        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
( x  ~* v2 r- D4 y+ V1 R( ]$ z•        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
0 P' k8 X8 ?1 I( N0 }•        Content / curriculum development experience
" v8 Y* R- s" ]) R$ T•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
' u' l0 M; g' x- S: A; @. H. o7 Z  Y5 U•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
: r  T7 {, s9 Y3 U' M2 W9 K% W( ~•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
+ h9 h0 ?. L6 H2 S5 [•        Program evaluation experience an asset
& A' ^* w- X/ e+ }* {' j' P3 |To Apply:
. g$ Q# ^3 \$ f; g: Y" k. N2 XEmail 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.
- z; L1 c! Q% m% n3 QIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
2 u, W% y* x. o7 D3 O5 hWork Term:
+ `; M. m! K7 u  z8 _" JThis 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.
2 r' B. t- H8 I•        Attachments: Resume and References
/ C% p) o" N3 M! {Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm