Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
3 t5 t* v7 Z) x/ Y- tFinancial 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.
' w, d* t& m1 U" C2 a4 U  a# i* DSEDI’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.
+ G( K& y, d7 TSEDI’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.
9 r1 t5 v' I+ A( rAt SEDI / CCFL:
; V! C1 Y6 ]$ t) ^" U/ a1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
; J7 b9 ?$ G1 z! }2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
7 @$ L8 a! ~1 Z2 D! G3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
+ K) b  n9 z, M; s6 J+ z4 o/ s5.  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:
) b8 L+ j' \) |; _+ h9 J9 }•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
2 W" |* ^& D! B& i/ I) o' @•        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
2 {9 }' p' X, }# q2 D•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
+ T6 u, J' G+ Y+ ]% |( }•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
: C, R. M6 y7 ]8 |. a% K' y•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
$ h& P$ x6 I$ }2 n3 E% T- H8 E/ HPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
: B$ M. L$ t4 n3 q; R. m( f3 e0 q* s3 K•        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)
1 _0 g; l: \8 @. y) X7 s( O•        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
3 E1 Q+ B3 g! i1 D2 U4 w8 m$ O- D% f+ d2 yOther 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
# Y. \- n' _' O& Z( i•        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
# T# ]" f" X4 b% S  |  g% F•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
- U+ |$ g% z& _" M; b( z1 a* ?2 CPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
& q1 M- ?: j* s) y•        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
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
# s- ~# [+ \, O4 q•        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
5 `' J$ n6 N- n% X: j9 q3 h$ g•        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
) j( i9 {7 @0 U& P•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
; G6 Y! I1 u; a, b& e, r•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
2 ^+ o' k2 X0 o: uEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
) o: \" n3 Y, X  D& F. c. fc/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.
/ P3 x; `9 P  R+ X" y: t7 MIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
, ~+ U! ?# f* W7 f9 p" m3 nThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
6 @) D$ y7 f& X1 i$ f# y; w: L2 jApplication 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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm