Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
; _2 ~0 C3 ^; n, G0 c  x+ u) gSEDI 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.
- E2 c0 U9 j' pSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
: C3 R+ q# x8 F# H$ M# VSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
6 Y2 n" c* I: Q6 U" X. JIn 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.
/ |+ `. x/ H: R9 }4 wAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
% d# K9 i: {6 B1 h2.  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.
2 b* y6 w8 V* m" \. x; s4 ?1 D+ ~  T! O0 ^5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
  @" b9 `) }  `! y* |# USEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
3 V' @! A+ v, w% z( j6 `•        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
6 a! A5 h6 Z& [9 b) i' W•        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
4 b$ h- _5 W% M•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
% E) h4 o3 ]" E# N3 k6 j5 F•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
- |0 P) x& _0 m! E( E•        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)
•        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
! y3 O/ \4 d! ~•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
•        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
9 l5 k& z: C9 [2 _9 C# [•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
* E0 J1 N1 a5 L, [8 m! XPrimary Qualifications:
1 z1 |+ U; X3 O" p. h5 e•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
' t0 N4 f/ a/ s& q•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
5 a& a1 N0 B8 z•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
•        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
•        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
8 ?0 J8 w2 b- g$ C•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
2 n3 z) N/ X8 {. t8 U5 w# A; Z•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
; a# u* ^, n6 b, V9 ?) }) ]* Q3 V•        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:
- Y# v6 G7 x5 R5 u' h! }Email 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.
0 L% U% ?( O# J( g8 n9 wIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
+ k" Q5 }2 Z. v+ {9 \Work Term:
8 r% L. n# a4 C, `+ u! ^( q) VThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
5 T7 n* {% K) RThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
3 v4 `1 H# ]: J, K5 P6 A•        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