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.
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:
5 ~3 ~( N" D! a3 x( i7 H4 a& v" W1.  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.
" K. K% V5 ?4 i4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
. {- B. V* w; [3 Z5.  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:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
* l" T* f1 o5 C4 E% P•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
# V7 T5 @9 m+ \•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
; {5 {+ w- n# I•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
" d" e, `# ?; ]: Z•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
/ `/ G8 P" w- j( PPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
% P+ E$ ]7 y$ u  z+ M/ ^•        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)
2 I3 `# i8 I! k6 e) g# v•        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
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
7 }! E5 D: l8 e5 L' x  s/ w5 j) h( |•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
1 v0 Z% b: j% C•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
' X  M+ K" ^, J* v•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
3 M1 v  ~# n# [% t$ O•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
- h1 v1 n3 W" q+ D0 V  q6 k•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
8 r1 [5 V) v; ]1 P# {7 W; ZPrimary Qualifications:
9 K& `, Z# t2 {•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
% T5 U! \3 m6 N& j/ G$ L9 K•        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
# t8 l7 ^$ J0 y6 b% X; @0 Z4 k4 W+ o•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
4 w7 C2 P  I" s: o! k$ J•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
, c/ H, L! ~0 z+ o•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
0 v3 M1 K2 O( P•        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
/ t8 H/ R8 m# F! \' G•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
2 m$ F+ ]' J4 Y3 P" F$ d7 Q•        Excellent organizational skills
2 l# {7 h  k! I' f8 Z•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
( R8 N) O; [: f9 z, z•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
! t( ^: K5 }( _•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
1 I) t) x2 x& u8 Z: K$ \/ P•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
! E& b8 d0 D+ f! |9 gc/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.
; i; D: `( e* m/ UIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
( k6 J9 ^+ i3 B- EThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
" @& k$ T* l. j" T5 DApplication Format:
0 _/ L6 \0 D* ]( e$ x% \* ~' |7 {' aThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
" i6 |8 l5 |+ L3 G' O•        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
3 a: O0 m/ K  ~6 Q: ^8 sApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm