Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
: X3 C# m, F3 e* E) y6 tSEDI 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.
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:
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.
( Y2 i( ~% a; P; c) {! _4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
& v% E' [! h: ~+ p, p2 h$ j1 s5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
+ g0 e4 t( ]$ b9 O! e9 O( PSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
* V- Q: ^$ P$ W0 P6 B1 rSEDI is staffed to:
% I9 r5 E$ a: D•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
# [: z" d9 D( B! P8 ]4 I•        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
! X' w; \% O! g; a% P•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
2 h  a' X& k4 D/ mPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
, x3 {4 C% L6 {: b! K3 v•        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
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
  M0 {! R$ N0 c3 C" p% F•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
; L" a! l/ m3 N0 ]. o•        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
' k) c' N& {6 a+ K' U3 \! G) m•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
1 a6 Z) @. }. q: ]) V7 ~! ~Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
( P  U! V( }5 o) j•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
' ~9 F( }' Q9 b•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
+ @& O3 J1 O8 R5 ~+ ~2 n/ f1 A# \•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
( p" w' B! s) E0 Q# o- w•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
7 D0 L8 M$ @$ R, F7 b•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
6 Z3 w( a# ~4 _( Y0 [) q: z•        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
' O) s: G. i# o0 h3 Z•        Content / curriculum development experience
0 S: a5 u$ h3 h' ~- a- d3 w. P6 \•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
, Y- x, ]7 ]( }) r$ G' j! d•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
+ L- X, M0 w  q; W: p) _: Y•        Policy research skill set is an asset
! Q9 F# A# Z* K8 C& p0 d# Y•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
* r* n& U. x  I4 J" S•        Program evaluation experience an asset
7 o% u# E  [6 v1 A+ h, M, xTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
8 @: Z) @6 u  ]9 rc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
+ p+ C8 l$ x! @" Z( I! V, `! iNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
0 ~6 f  d. p1 l: [6 |; C$ Y9 rIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
& U* a# ~$ S: }' dWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
0 t( D0 {6 e6 e. s! l2 cApplication 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.
3 f) g% p! l( G' m  A•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
$ ?# S+ M2 R% ~! _' H3 J. |- ^July 29th 2011 at 5 pm