Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial 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.
% ^. l1 ^5 Z: \) ^# K) b0 MSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
2 J6 P  G" @. b5 L7 }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.
* }% U8 o  ?* RIn 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:
' X/ I; r1 v7 x& t7 ^3 ^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.
1 V9 j8 q5 o) X5 K$ A0 D4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
/ u, |2 u: P  \/ ~5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
( u# r" C( }! u! ^+ {4 l- _% O( G' Z, zSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
+ `9 U, [. ~" S+ o7 ?4 m8 MSEDI 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
+ q/ C/ V& S! Z8 e# ?; o6 J•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
' N; I% S' R, H+ b$ J+ S$ U- p•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
' Q" X+ J; i! r5 x: x! D•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
& ?9 M* h% S/ P- \- b•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
+ I/ k3 t4 g. x- b4 S' N/ x+ O2 N' ~•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
( N+ x6 u/ v6 s  u•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
7 Y- w7 M& l$ B( Y8 U•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
; `: s9 M9 n9 y1 @7 q•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
0 z( [! v! l8 C8 l' ?2 w! W•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
2 X+ U5 J, h) s" A' g# w( e& ^& x/ IOther Activities:
8 M/ d' V2 a- u% p•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
; z3 ?1 }0 {. z4 H8 l•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
  D5 V8 G8 y, }4 }•        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:
: @3 \7 o+ b8 F1 j0 z5 ~9 Y•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
9 R  s$ U9 K$ v4 ^•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
9 f0 f# n3 Q. p0 v4 c  y8 Q3 H•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
" n6 `% e" K# V1 }•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
' ~( M, c! G2 P) y•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
( M2 |. G' Y) e" n' |8 U•        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
/ J& P0 ]. {4 d- J8 |•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
) R9 j3 i2 h& z: p& U% C: M•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
* Q2 q) E& w9 Y: r- ]/ \8 j•        Content / curriculum development experience
+ u$ o$ ~" R$ L5 `5 ~; l" n- M•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
: f" b) j# R' {$ [) Q) R•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
4 q6 a1 o1 z7 y) f& ^( X) g•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
; i- M/ L  y+ i, ]7 |% l/ Z& F•        Policy research skill set is an asset
. g& ?6 c# O3 D! v1 {" {•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
5 E* G& g: T1 M. G* Q•        Program evaluation experience an asset
; E; [. M- d1 ]- T$ _- q- RTo Apply:
. f% S& @1 w8 }4 x# ?Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
5 I5 i8 w. |8 F. Y7 Lc/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.
6 m. X6 h/ B- O: J9 ^1 \% _+ wIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
' Q7 T2 W" T3 W8 z7 ^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:
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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
/ A- D  }6 p0 Z6 R9 zApplication Deadline:
# v7 E# J- \. _2 @1 P' n2 {July 29th 2011 at 5 pm