Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
1 \% q& a* i; P* ^2 T! @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.
SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
( I7 f; d4 r7 o# b3 a" s, [SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
. w% Y* r! j# o( f8 VIn 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.
$ d( `! u/ c# Z/ p# L1 D3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
8 y+ S& L% |  P( d' ?9 y5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
+ C5 [* J+ e9 P* o( ESEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
: E7 c3 V+ d( v+ D! s' k; ^' C•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
0 w1 V9 o& L% W% y•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
% F) ~5 d+ \; b•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
1 f3 ]1 i5 T) d8 `( D. ]•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
) F) O" V* x! S8 b8 y•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
4 f9 A1 ?) `* F- x8 R9 \0 Q% O•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
- d, g) o* c' u3 f  S•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
! D/ g3 Y& Z, X* M" h•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
: i) H; v1 q/ a# q1 Z•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
7 [4 j7 o& n3 V! x& u. `3 ?•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
. X2 l% x" n' m8 [- D4 Z•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
- O* v% T" ?/ I$ x  Y•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
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
•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
% N% H- K0 V; ^+ l9 N1 [•        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:
" `- t( h2 j4 g& B( {•        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
) F2 ?; U: N* b% r4 ~+ f  ^•        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
•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
4 X* i- L( u0 m# q3 w) n4 s8 W+ P•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
3 }2 x' }, p3 A/ N% j. W•        Content / curriculum development experience
7 |5 y( D! v' _4 c0 F•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
! A  p  S4 K5 @( `$ q  G' s4 c•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
/ @0 R% ?  e+ z8 r5 M, k•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
8 C2 f* X# d% _8 q' O# E! X•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
& O2 P2 U/ N3 V! k- x/ q•        Program evaluation experience an asset
& e5 d; ^. {4 R9 kTo Apply:
- n- H3 S' S' t& J: @Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
1 G/ p5 f$ J" ]No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
( w" c( A% ^5 F' }! p% J% JIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
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.
: J! C0 i8 I* h( Y•        Attachments: Resume and References
6 p/ v% i" q/ C) h6 @: r/ vApplication Deadline:
4 A. j4 v4 z3 i9 v; Q( ^) G  }July 29th 2011 at 5 pm