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.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
1 Q2 |8 E' Y* V5 G6 L6 }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.
6 i, }: p# K1 _' w8 j' w, GIn 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.
9 X/ ~0 J* d* Z( s, `$ g2 M% n( E; A2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
  k8 L- E" Y3 h& \2 a5 v- ~' F* E  s3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
0 j, T2 }) ?6 j) B4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  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:
+ v) f$ o7 @9 _1 R, j! ~•        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
•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
. b- Y& `& z1 y1 t9 u•        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
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
6 k$ R/ Y2 b# }# r2 tPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
& ~6 J) K2 G7 T/ ~•        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
. ]9 u0 j* _  ?3 z7 ^8 W•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
. G* x1 K- C  O' l3 N& Z. n•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
& j: S; c& Z# r•        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
( ~  M7 f. M: Z•        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
Primary Qualifications:
•        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
" i) u& N& D) I7 ?4 f! F! d8 P•        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
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
6 t8 ^* ]: b, }. @•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
) j( ~9 U  D$ d9 U& o5 f1 S•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
2 ^% \. A$ B0 t2 {' X. j3 @•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
5 r# O# Y, G" m7 n6 P6 \•        Excellent organizational skills
0 P# k6 K' S' r3 _8 |- _•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
4 n7 Z; D- G9 v" S( B' Y9 {•        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
. v/ n4 ]2 N( Y/ p* P9 R9 v# A$ B" 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.
6 B/ B. {* W' Y! r5 E) t8 P: f  LIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
) \( c8 S: L* d$ p3 vThis 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:
9 O% C- q5 R& a6 ?7 Q# ]•        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
% _, _2 Y; A9 X0 D6 j  VApplication Deadline:
5 G- Z. v3 B( [3 kJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm