Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
2 a) a: x) A! M& l% f: \9 BSEDI 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.
9 n4 e1 c# r/ z3 NSEDI’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.
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.
At SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  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.
1 n  C, a& r( JSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
7 G# h: F! {8 y" e+ m+ TSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
! D3 n7 Z9 U4 y# O! A! [8 s3 B•        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
/ r+ b. R: N; t•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
! h, N% W2 T5 ?  N•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
5 J7 S, A, B; {; R3 pPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
5 z: g' h% r( S% h8 w$ _/ A# j•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
- m2 L9 Y- Y7 n# S9 m: t+ f•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
8 ]$ c2 E, N! l: Z! w8 u& f" S& D•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
  |1 A# \6 S- ^•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
1 m2 G& D  k5 c/ v/ e•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
) C. F: D) K* c; T. p! d•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
. w6 I3 [7 q2 U2 K* p* Y( w•        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
+ T8 L5 z+ e" E) @' x•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
1 _3 Z7 a* t( ^; x) {3 ^•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
/ G1 I2 s5 ~- l$ b8 I* ]$ f% e•        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
& }% I$ K% F/ R8 y" w7 |; G•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
# o% n1 B* @# T7 U9 p7 Q7 Z•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
7 e1 F! V- R" }; B•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
0 L" y0 L  h# p# R7 e8 k5 `2 y•        Content / curriculum development experience
7 G( B" t( t* j% r1 R•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
/ {+ j" z+ z( i" Y" x7 p6 S•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
3 T; F/ C9 X% O& u5 {% X# v$ H( N•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
4 B* D( W: g  Q7 ^•        Policy research skill set is an asset
) A" s8 a- t; I1 J3 z6 p  _•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
$ \  q, s1 U4 [/ P) ]9 }6 b•        Program evaluation experience an asset
/ e3 `3 I! r, f. N. _( wTo Apply:
( f/ h. b2 F% `  l; ^- C. a0 XEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
, [0 i. _% v$ i- e) E  SNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
& K! v, O) `7 TIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
3 x: @0 J: X9 W9 q3 n( Y- kThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
+ x: k+ L1 l$ ~8 p, L- @5 ?1 I•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
. Y& O: \$ r6 S2 ?•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm