Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
& X2 F' _; g0 C) H( JFinancial 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.
  N  A1 s# s8 qSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
( ?* P, Z3 X3 ^  jSEDI’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:
8 S9 H  o+ t5 n1 s) Q4 |* n1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
% W+ w$ N, I6 D1 G3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
/ X& W5 a: D5 o( [! Q5 w+ b4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
8 N+ L# [2 V/ t4 u  x5 _" _7 iSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
2 r5 p2 K5 v9 A* X4 A) @. N& gSEDI is staffed to:
' Z7 Y+ I% L( }: B4 [; a1 k•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
3 {1 {, v9 f1 ]+ g6 {•        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
6 \) O+ o. s* u1 i; l* S+ y•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
) Z; ^) v/ |- j; \8 J•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
; k2 k7 _0 \0 Z) k# S! i4 ^% `  z! f•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
, l; }4 o7 x* Q% H, v•        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
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
& B  A. H" Y8 G7 }5 p•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
& {  L- a0 e4 Y+ y+ C7 y. M9 K+ HOther 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
•        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
" R7 R/ b* ^8 {- ^0 C' v6 M•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
0 r1 Z" T5 \- A9 xPrimary Qualifications:
•        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
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
# N) u! h+ ^3 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
1 i! {: n) j' f  W•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
7 \3 d& r: `8 F/ b* j+ x•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
4 V! N' ~5 _- M/ W•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
/ F9 v+ H! b- ^•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
5 ?, N1 J+ {0 z/ v7 U# J2 G•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
1 o7 W4 K* p' x( V+ @! X•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
7 O- n, A% `  M# t. V  B+ A+ x! f: Y•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
) _% W+ u) @6 b- o* pEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
; _" c% V' B+ d2 @# W$ Mc/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.
, N! ~1 X  K, UIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
! E' [; I) x5 D; U5 B/ XWork Term:
* d/ t, b. B3 |# C: j" ?8 {6 QThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
5 B( {0 S$ R/ j* Q; g7 YThe 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.
4 G0 l6 a! B0 ]6 O. P( Q•        Attachments: Resume and References
7 c* c, c/ l) x2 t4 g: XApplication Deadline:
1 z' ]: {9 A- E: jJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm