Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial 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.
3 a6 L! j! Q* O+ a) pSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
, b" B+ u. Z. j' rSEDI’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:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
+ m3 W/ |5 H* b6 X6 f5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
& c8 p2 R2 `: w; G- p% @SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
/ n# m5 F  p+ g+ W# l) _  j6 |•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
( L/ z' ]! [. l, r/ b# w•        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
# P+ y' r) b5 F6 ?' J4 R•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
2 g: i2 y: M) F$ W•        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
+ X# j" {# y1 E- e: P: A$ a•        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
! [3 t! i! U# w# {% B, T: E2 y$ D7 \•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
, P3 y/ l" f6 z6 wOther 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
•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
9 n, y6 s& }8 q; W& b•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
+ R4 I5 }  D- k5 h) c6 z2 `+ D8 p•        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
•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
" [; J/ D; R1 k, G7 s•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
" g; ?( k# ]& |+ h) u9 Z/ ]6 G•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
) ?9 F# S* S( o! S•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
# q3 A- i9 m% [" I4 u•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
" K& s6 O0 V# j•        Excellent organizational skills
% H$ J& P; y, s•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
8 R1 H6 G$ x( `9 v. s8 @! v3 h! KTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
7 N$ X/ h" R- {5 E. W9 p4 Qc/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.
) T6 l4 N, j$ h$ `; h2 W' z9 L  `If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
: @1 ]8 h) V6 ^2 vWork Term:
- \9 u* P6 @0 P, N/ a$ KThis 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:
! R4 q+ L$ v$ b# N/ v. `( Y, W•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
9 ^9 m  y. p7 L  G•        Attachments: Resume and References
% E0 w- i' Y/ H6 q# S( dApplication Deadline:
% E% j& k# b/ T0 a2 {. QJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm