Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
" A0 u0 g7 w3 w3 q7 rFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
) p4 a, J$ l6 `; T2 ]/ E# K3 FSEDI 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.
. b! u5 R, l2 @6 A* j# i! ]  PSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
; h0 W" B9 s, BSEDI’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:
* V) H% D& s* M# a, M1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
' u" b, S8 c2 m3 @+ ?( b. C2 {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.
9 E' X$ @0 m$ Q3 S: D% V4 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:
. u7 J: `* X; E9 [; q•        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
* v  @' s' E; o9 Q" _# Q! |•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
5 |4 c) M: x' X  Y" ?' t' o. K- |! s•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
2 ^% Q  y1 n4 Q  f" R' T•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
' x+ c' R% q: a5 M: j! x7 _Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
; d' M$ q+ S7 K, R. W•        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)
3 o" y# @2 y: [+ ]  C•        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 I4 t9 Q! a•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        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
) e( O) x" Q0 L& G•        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 g7 X7 {& }) E6 }•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
1 ~, j% `% J1 G7 c; H0 g8 S•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
4 C. b- u& E( Y- o•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
- t" A2 D% e; _# a. W3 u•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
! _; L1 Y5 x1 H•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
; s) y; |6 P7 \) G9 y•        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
) B  N2 {; D- o8 `+ H6 `4 J# u+ p+ A•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
# ?5 o/ c8 W  _. Z- u9 `•        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 c- i# }% R2 b•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
( r: D2 Q% N/ R6 S5 ]•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
  J2 @3 {; }1 |8 d  v3 y* p5 MTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
- {  Y% V! u: ]) I; P4 _c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
! I$ V/ V9 a( F% k9 R5 {No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
4 F( l: W6 ?2 |( xThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
3 b1 I5 y) T2 R  D/ u$ pApplication Format:
" G' X2 k9 C& a% l, j) T0 P" dThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
' t6 o6 y4 ?. p1 J; R9 }•        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
% D" i2 @% ^! dApplication Deadline:
7 I6 Q" V5 q* ^: O1 k' BJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm