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 @& X. Z% ?$ Q9 l7 iSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
: j" c+ D+ C. z- p! @+ QSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
! a9 `2 R+ t7 W- x& A. g7 U# [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.
# ^; w, ?. t- ]- e0 h* ?2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
6 S5 ^4 @  Z3 Z* N. r6 w% y9 ], M" q3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
  W& n; M* @9 M7 w; F4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
9 \' E+ R( T$ o, z) K5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
3 N0 b- E+ G& y7 d  A. a' O1 k+ uSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
  o* k( y- u* \, W+ GSEDI is staffed to:
•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
8 @: c% Q& o$ d0 b•        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
•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
5 S1 i, ?, _' Y' J. N•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
3 ~& g  z5 {. |- u) X•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
# S) Q2 F0 _# n, K% v& v•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
7 |6 v2 H! S$ D•        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
8 V. v6 B. n# t4 J3 L•        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
0 c" m# Y) n- B8 t•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
! j0 r9 Y: H3 [* h•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
. c8 ^5 j! _! F; G3 e•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
9 M9 z7 `. N1 f1 q•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
5 c) I9 o* r( Y$ L+ `5 X•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
* U/ p  t2 `+ Q8 y$ E8 U  C+ g•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
. M  X! v  R7 ^) M* @•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
- L5 K$ V( U/ f' f4 Z•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
9 r4 k! _: H% S. b•        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
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
6 l% h% h' a9 X•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
% q! P  G2 N# \: u8 i0 C•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
/ g3 \4 J. {3 y•        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
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.
+ b) g2 Z* L/ u- _. OIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
" T+ ~. C3 t6 @- s  E, WWork Term:
* ~3 ?( y4 F6 i! Y. @This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
  u8 A: H; G# |6 s7 {9 ~. iApplication Format:
$ C# G( _. X: s* b- IThe 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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
. s9 Q' b  G. @3 yJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm