Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
! y$ B4 F9 r" P5 z; }$ I% bFinancial 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.
7 W+ D& {1 g% }, _SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
6 z3 ]* b" M$ F8 x, A" ~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.
6 \4 v! H9 t& ?3 U; \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.
+ D6 V, }$ \3 c0 r5 J: tAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
+ g7 C1 v# y& x/ F5 J2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
& J$ T( z; W' k- f2 T% ^0 r4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
" A$ M0 M; z. [# ^8 P5.  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.
6 h9 a; C6 f& u: G, \SEDI 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
•        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
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
1 h1 |* d/ }3 j! p& n* hPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
6 Y' ]4 _; b4 z' N& Y8 c•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
" y- R; \2 Y: Y•        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
' a7 ^4 J1 B1 l' f8 o2 w9 H1 H2 |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
/ R3 h( u( |; T$ ^8 a( ^•        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
* `3 V4 ^# j9 R5 |•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
- a, U7 u% D( A8 `0 BPrimary Qualifications:
/ \* B5 ^+ @: ]! K  l9 E5 l2 ~•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
) @# Y( i3 ^$ H7 w1 c; G9 Q5 F•        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
* |* q, R5 d7 r! H8 C" L•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
3 \0 {# X+ U: q/ K•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
. G4 i$ `3 T0 d, U7 n! }: l3 T) B•        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
' U+ n, _. v" ?. ^' V•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
! p3 x- {/ D: i, H  m•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
2 z1 c8 E& D( K" T: S3 j•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
, h7 I8 a# c* r  K6 x•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
# m  E5 q6 a" i•        Policy research skill set is an asset
5 W9 ]# H# k& C" q5 ?) k/ R+ }9 R•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
& W* S1 H* w1 P( Y' r: u; [•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
2 B3 U6 d2 y# F, dEmail 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.
( o: O7 f3 h' u- d$ w1 [If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
2 w" R, W8 g- T  |) R! X6 ?9 \9 [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:
' g1 C' U2 u5 _' ~The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
* b- Q5 ~  E* Q3 A3 `•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
/ W6 b3 c6 }- j1 Z6 H, W: C9 e4 ?July 29th 2011 at 5 pm