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.
$ u% ^6 i# G% |1 A3 a: b" H! cSEDI’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.
SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
  R5 M( Z3 i+ `0 t: tIn 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.
3 Z. ~, l! t4 ^6 I3 RAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
, N! T6 c  J8 G2 ^  E5 `$ o2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
; D8 y3 l& g1 w) G& A8 h- n) ^3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
, p- R1 z- W8 Z7 r4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
* y7 ?$ Q0 u, }1 J0 K! K- s! DSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
: Y2 y$ {0 X6 A% w2 h•        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
+ A! A  Y9 g* F8 c0 w•        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
3 m8 L0 U- l" q' i, v•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
& q( X, r1 B6 O" wPrimary 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)
•        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
$ _1 ?3 o4 e% s6 B' K•        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
  z) w& w* c" Z/ z. D1 l9 z  |•        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:
7 A; \" G/ G1 _# h7 I•        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
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
3 p) q! V* F* O  u, ~& z) R•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
% [% z$ [# R  R5 E- Q# I•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
  F# f0 E0 @% v- I" w% A4 D  ?•        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
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
" u. H5 f& {; I0 r2 W•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
& J* W1 l: y* o( }- \  U•        Policy research skill set is an asset
0 Q0 x) D2 r2 n; `  J) X( t. d$ ]$ R•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
; S1 k! L' s9 SEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
8 q( r) U+ Z* ~- N8 e0 ~- uc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
" m7 o- J0 Y* c) N/ d; cNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
+ X. S. A1 L7 w5 s2 K. b6 a/ JIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
& Y1 Q) Z  C* hThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
+ ^0 F  T4 |( x8 F' @+ g. v' aApplication Format:
& E$ ]& C7 y5 R2 U" AThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
) ~8 r  H  d* H, @0 \. L•        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:
4 ~' {. ^# H9 i( ^% m0 |July 29th 2011 at 5 pm