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 C/ V* h7 g) O+ ~3 |SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
' b' {* W0 V: y1 b0 Z5 vSEDI’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.
8 r1 m% A3 b1 J, \  IAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
7 Y" `1 d. |$ u) V5 ^, [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.
2 l% B" r& o9 U4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
/ u/ H: n5 J+ O& q" s) R; E1 C5 g5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
" |5 p; S* \+ T# u7 V# LSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
  k' p* P5 F2 o; U* K& H* n; BSEDI is staffed to:
$ _9 W! }) M  s) U) {) R6 q" C9 b•        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
9 F9 O5 F. f, G•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
5 n3 N8 F8 O8 P4 i•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
, V. X2 S0 m5 B: |$ {- |- N2 g" H•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
8 |$ X& M1 ?% \$ S0 r* L; OPrimary 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)
4 X/ z% S! Y, z% x•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
9 m4 }! F. v9 a1 z8 K, x# @•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
' p9 R2 e/ j5 d7 Y; k) T•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
! M5 u5 F9 h2 m' kOther Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
& f' v- F, S- K& |3 w•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
* W6 f9 E2 u' ~9 y3 P9 w: L6 ?•        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
•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
$ X. E: B& H7 X* P9 V  {- h•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
. V0 ]6 K1 I5 k$ {" n* w•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
$ v  ]( b/ ^+ ]$ e: u•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
/ A9 v7 \/ a5 Q% p" `•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
% f- A# W: F7 d6 S. @•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
" Q; u9 N- X2 {* ^  d, z$ h•        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
7 q, m: _2 A# f5 ~( v•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
; _- C8 N% v, `; ]•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
. s. t  I3 k. Q& B$ J•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
/ N: x" g2 Q! L) o•        Policy research skill set is an asset
9 v  Y- B0 L4 f- R% E•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
" G% R7 I2 W! G+ ]•        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
8 b- M, y' N& I* ONo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
+ {7 A) G2 a5 b( DIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
& ]4 x& H$ Q3 s" C8 q; X+ NThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
+ R% M7 v* N/ O/ m/ zApplication Format:
5 F! y& _7 z- d2 ?8 u) ZThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
, r' Y* V" I0 h& y9 F7 a6 L8 P7 l•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
: R8 N& w2 M. q9 G$ @- ?2 U8 O•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm