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.
8 k0 Y" b8 @6 V, m6 S  Y7 {SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
% V( A; ?. Q  X0 m) t& g- {; ]SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
9 S+ D0 d" u8 {7 T* ]. q) ]* lSEDI’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:
1.  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.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
0 |# [% Y7 \) P% G. p# v' Q) W4 H5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
( v7 Y1 c3 Z5 ^SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
5 e- n! r- J1 MSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
4 l: @& `' [! l6 l0 m$ M) J( H•        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
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
: t3 u: J% S( {* l•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
* R* c& k: \& P9 p* P0 r$ B8 yPrimary 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)
2 f* {0 q1 Q6 L4 a( E3 n0 j  ?# ]•        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:
•        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
$ [3 O9 h# r* f9 v* b! h•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
5 ^/ r# Y  ?9 p$ G0 _•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
/ w: M  V  t- ]1 M! T# j: E+ d' ?•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
3 D/ O  ~: C+ n5 x9 a+ B•        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
3 [5 u$ }+ e/ b( x- G/ {# ?8 H•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
) `# Y& E+ A2 |+ U* \1 X# O, m•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
  Y) l: z& v' C2 |* Z1 Y6 c$ m, |•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
6 S& A7 a6 x; Q, t•        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
5 S6 T' E5 I( B' I/ e/ g•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
' Q  d0 d* `5 u. A! t# g9 ^•        Content / curriculum development experience
7 A5 j6 i: v& K4 y9 {+ F•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
* \. E# f, R& I•        Excellent organizational skills
) N* z, w- ^; q. V5 I; x•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
( L' Z" H. L+ Z) b) ^( Y•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
; I, j+ x- c0 p' _2 ?1 f2 g" q2 K•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
) Q  l  y% v; P1 dEmail 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.
7 A0 C% t" }3 f, p: x2 HIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
+ Z8 O; N, P' ]/ OThis 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:
•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
6 _8 w& l- N% Q' d4 |8 b1 I8 V•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm