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.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
' m- G  P9 M0 y7 ?) ZSEDI’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.
# d, s/ W) [8 R  L7 S8 P4 Y. lIn 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.
) _: Y0 x/ o* H- B# iAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
# ~( @: i5 F, A2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
, Z5 U3 h3 e( K" [/ I- H. e* s3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
5 }' M/ E$ e3 p) YSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
" N* H: U/ j2 N+ @2 {SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
# Q( a4 D. Z! H# A•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
0 z8 G8 e( [7 D/ `% T' s•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
. X+ K! L$ Q0 q; {3 c( G' g•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
1 _* M6 t6 J2 N% H•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
2 U: w5 a' M( ~. k9 {4 yPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
2 ~. ?: B' `1 R, M•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
0 I' ?# [" W, P/ Z9 A. G& G( _•        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
0 K5 z0 f! c# Q7 Y$ H" h9 S•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
; P7 H3 @' g. J- K' d2 ~•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
% w& ?$ [, M# ^; I4 ~Other Activities:
: |5 k1 v* m3 Q$ t) X) [8 M•        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
2 d* v6 J9 I4 x9 P•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
! e( w# v4 Z7 M9 m& @- q•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
# M' o% R' P- H•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
9 q+ I; c2 S6 m1 g9 a8 E+ t% Y•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
9 \! n8 R1 Z' L0 X! h) R•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
/ o4 _+ `  l5 ?! o•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
5 w1 P% a/ Y- S) \- c6 m$ F7 I•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
) ^. Q& x' `: S0 r% ]2 R$ H•        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
# b0 Z# |/ b: r2 S. s# m1 H) _•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
8 H3 R/ _' Y. j8 l4 r2 y# c•        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 r& g# y+ t1 A" G8 E•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
0 c8 G  @  x/ ~5 v+ g! ]5 p  R•        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:
. I. P! J$ W1 g4 U. I7 xEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
4 s- X/ C' G) L. Q0 W4 l1 Yc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
& a) p8 d9 H8 |$ l: bNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
, {6 Y, A. ^: P9 {If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
5 G/ y7 i" s& ?0 VWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
  ]4 j& G% v3 ^- I) b) \Application Format:
1 b- g3 x" B; b" r5 r3 ?The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
+ y( O' E3 Z7 D/ Q5 p/ 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