Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
& B8 H% z% O8 i! ^1 U& lFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
/ {0 Y# L8 O! l* s. V  J2 u, `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.
+ V+ Q3 j) h$ ~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:
' y& r6 E" E' ^' z1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
3 [0 s# U! l- K# S$ @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.
% n2 q- h1 Q3 w7 e4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
9 e  A2 a0 D  Y# x# wSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
$ ]" }' r  B) M) K: R/ b: d•        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
  j: @$ L) {) e3 `: [2 d3 A8 Q; A•        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
/ q0 X! F, f1 \8 j8 QPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
8 i4 ^0 y) r1 V. J2 U% z•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
- W# ]& ~$ _$ B/ q9 }•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
& L$ i! n- f* K1 o. z% D" h•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
$ S2 P# \! `5 _•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
9 K7 q, }  G) t•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
- u; ], p4 m5 h; @& B•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
8 ?! b& [/ @3 I$ F' ^•        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
6 y) x" @  r- ^+ w•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
, k1 @6 p- A5 ]( `0 ]) d- _•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
5 X- Q( \+ b2 s6 W# {+ k•        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
9 m- F. g6 [# ?0 b0 q. Y' C•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
2 Y) \7 e# m9 s5 h7 V•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
! b$ L6 [+ W( H•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
, t5 O0 z  i" \: t•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
- V" [% ?' z, z1 ]% u. I•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
7 S. d' ?+ P' e, G/ U2 CTo Apply:
( }# }1 T( S( P0 {# IEmail 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.
& P2 z8 G( n: [3 {. ^0 oIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
) a. y' p8 z; l( U$ LThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
$ g3 N! f, t+ b8 H0 _: wApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
' ~! \7 d2 [! @( L•        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
Application Deadline:
2 t; T+ K( e( aJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm