Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
& t: A* ?: q8 v% C% U4 E' ASEDI 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.
% e$ E  x' q& ~% x7 i( H, p2 p& kSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
0 ]" Q; I" V7 V! I5 X9 N3 [SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
: {  a# Q2 W2 a- z- r! ESEDI’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.
5 }1 a! h3 l) T, P3 \, pAt SEDI / CCFL:
+ w; r5 |9 G* A# y( C3 |1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
7 c5 _/ F" k( m6 G2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
$ G& m- ^8 J5 h% b- {9 B4 I& `3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
6 d5 n& `# E( b/ u3 f" |' w/ H9 j5.  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:
/ H5 q) V, D  i•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
3 r& Y3 E' d) o; {" O# R•        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
! ]/ o, I) ~' r  k•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
  \) t9 F. f1 w- |•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
* z- N5 N. X* O5 r- E& `•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
1 r8 i" k7 t, c1 K' T+ K5 \+ M# E•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
: ?+ F; I& _/ ^* q. r•        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
+ H, g5 w0 b/ n% zOther Activities:
$ b5 q/ s( _# k  i+ h0 D. C. l/ t/ S•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
: ]: c" l* ?) j9 J•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
8 `! R) p* F0 k: @* t: v$ }•        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:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
* A7 g" s" m) z# |( ^7 b•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
( S7 c0 J' T, E; R•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
* z% w1 a: I' ~1 d2 @1 ^$ h5 P" @•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
. t0 ?; E! K. \9 N6 @6 _•        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
6 m! _2 `0 `# U) w7 `# H•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
$ m6 P% c! G3 J  g+ u- _- k4 I•        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 T% ]) I! u- F6 W! J* Y•        Content / curriculum development experience
1 F3 D7 U9 T- c$ F* i. R. q•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
. l" v2 N8 J1 T! k•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
  D) }6 ]0 F0 |# G% H•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
1 t7 y( I# N. G6 p5 d/ Z•        Policy research skill set is an asset
- B+ Q' a% w! }2 N•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
, V8 [) s3 Q8 c1 T% sTo Apply:
" i/ g1 p0 e& k: KEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
+ ~$ R. \" i2 X6 f' Z/ `No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
) \6 F: r2 v" c' D0 O, w' H9 SThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
/ v0 `' H2 X, V0 b•        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