Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
5 p2 i, V4 B' [. ~" g. K! u' ?Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
0 Z% u/ t0 O6 d. ]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.
' H2 A6 G& j) DSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
' r; m9 Y" ^2 o  E* iSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
% B& T8 z$ Y. Y  C2 vSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
, e  r5 r  w( r( K  O$ J- u( C. N0 v  ^  k7 DIn 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.
- Y5 a. z7 l  L: [7 gAt SEDI / CCFL:
) z/ O) P' {3 p2 y; f  r1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
7 G" D9 _4 s3 @( E% o2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
- W9 W/ b) H" E. H/ L# s3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
# h5 g  i* f) B6 L! g5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
0 L7 c% x5 E( F) `SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
7 r& [' ]/ _+ u5 x* ]! i2 ASEDI is staffed to:
•        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
3 B+ {% \7 V) H1 h3 Y, v2 R•        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
+ Z0 e/ d% O) N3 @•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
8 {5 B: n# F7 r& n" n9 p" T" |Primary 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
/ c0 d$ L; ~) P2 O•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
, s8 f8 W$ y" q$ Z% I: s6 `•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
1 \2 `  Q8 M) x+ u% fOther Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
% g( e( v0 m  ?•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
% Y$ P: S4 s( D8 N/ M) p! l9 {•        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
" T8 W- N3 ~) w/ ^: B•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
; ]! K+ V' V2 p3 p4 ^% I4 }! oPrimary Qualifications:
6 E# m7 Q% q0 H2 ]0 o•        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
. `( S3 F8 v) Z  q/ Z$ i•        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
! z8 c# F2 R- V•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
$ s) j" b4 S6 J8 E•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
6 D" V- T1 p) D2 _% Y•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
2 P& K3 p: A/ u. D; |•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
0 t6 j1 J  }0 Z; {- H0 xEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
! K7 `& N" \6 C& Q  ^( E# r+ j# s! aNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
) A$ t* }! x7 a9 D+ gIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
& x( a4 J3 m0 t6 C" mWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
& Z2 U, G+ ^8 A! I0 MApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
6 Z! H% v& e& a' `" q# U7 f•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
* q; e$ r# `/ C/ s•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
9 M4 `1 h4 i# Q) A7 ]# P! ]9 xJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm