Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
& n8 f6 N$ Q% A* N* v' t6 }* MSEDI 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.
  ~' B8 E5 Z3 K$ h6 _6 k& }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.
SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
& I# a" ]% d) n4 B  NIn 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.
4 i: v2 \  C$ p& v% ]. @2 W3 qAt 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.
0 f$ z$ c8 e3 \5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
$ q) }& U+ Y# }$ C$ cSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
  a2 ?4 D$ J4 Y2 a- h•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
" k2 ^- [4 r, r1 m" B) E5 v•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
+ h) Z. g9 W% o•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
4 E3 B2 S/ b+ N- N# [) _- g•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
& F/ v2 b8 ]- p3 [7 t6 K# ^•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
+ h  V- q6 Z' o4 v& P! O•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
2 }! n) ?6 t& F7 V2 s8 P•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
- B  e+ o* ~8 R•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
  P) R. x8 P. e1 u2 |3 O: S•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
0 ]1 U( B# b0 t•        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
/ K: O/ ]9 G8 T! y•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
( J6 `% N9 C  D4 e. K8 b) D•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
5 a. d% U) l9 j! F•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
9 w/ A6 ~; [- U9 T: f& IPrimary 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
. I8 K5 z& ], x  G+ R4 q•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
) i/ e6 A2 i& Z) Y0 v•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
3 |+ o! K8 H. I•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
! e, I( @: @  Q" n) N! M2 P0 i•        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
& [' Z2 q% O1 T. s) c: [. R•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
! J' B, f4 i7 i9 h0 D8 H! }) {, _# h•        Content / curriculum development experience
3 c. R  w- o! j  L9 g- S- H•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
4 x( d& p% b* {$ C& r. J5 ?% \6 W•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
0 x9 J: c  R7 F5 l9 S8 X•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
+ P# {! R* s# l•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
/ B) b% r0 q# O% ]+ w+ h7 a•        Program evaluation experience an asset
6 ]( H7 }0 A: B% Y* F5 eTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
1 s& j8 b  ^; w9 Y3 rc/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.
+ C( j# B' ?' e2 T" C: f2 ~7 L2 G+ u  AIf 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.
0 n+ o8 _3 o2 ]; s2 g; g0 h' `8 @% _Application Format:
' }4 I; f/ b: u) W. HThe 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
) P( ^2 Y$ ]$ z2 _Application Deadline:
: d7 A9 x4 ]2 T8 J- v) _; \July 29th 2011 at 5 pm