Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
2 [5 [9 `3 v7 t5 {+ ?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.
: Q3 S) V3 P3 n0 p$ E6 [: _SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
7 N9 O4 c+ g, y5 h1 ~9 `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:
& Y2 x8 |3 f9 \9 R6 t1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
% M6 U) W0 z: x) ]( [9 b3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
3 C& h; g  k4 h; o4 @5 P4.  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.
" b% N: [8 E7 J5 hSEDI is staffed to:
& a6 {! {- C  o( r$ V•        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
" t8 i+ `; O6 l; @+ j/ Y•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
* q- [0 I+ [$ i" Y•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
2 |/ `; Z4 U1 P, p•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
6 x/ h; x' d8 W•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
; [8 ~- B  E4 M& o0 ]6 D" @* r) Q8 kPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
' J# Z  Q0 p5 k& W. a•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
9 d2 P2 |( B: @& I8 o9 j' o- }•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
- `  _; o; B! D, o( 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
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
* a5 ~8 r5 @& |, j% ]* N$ p6 l•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
4 B3 U4 {- H1 xOther Activities:
8 a2 G8 @, o" _2 e8 f9 O4 i/ E•        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
1 u& \' E6 v3 _•        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
5 F; B" S4 `! `1 a" k•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
4 m: t, b! ?5 z" kPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
7 J9 `6 M; O% J" K•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
; k* r5 a4 f8 K9 _! M; D& ?: y•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
3 C6 F5 G4 H0 X* A: P! A•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
5 K9 e5 w- \4 T; W  v•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
5 N/ f9 M% k+ f% Q9 W6 a5 F•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
•        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
. D, s, s" G2 z0 E; x6 o•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
; K  k  J6 O$ O•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
4 M% D" a  c# L  r$ A/ J•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
5 [, v/ N- ?9 xEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
7 l6 `3 Q  i: bNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
* D: O$ D2 |4 x3 r2 DIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
* }. r- Y( M; W9 f+ LApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
- q( r4 ?6 x' x( ?/ J1 X  [( [# C•        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 H3 n" `9 y4 d% O. i- }) jApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm