Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
3 k0 s7 P0 \9 ^; Z( O+ P. }Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
3 G, D; f- J- E) |+ CSEDI 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.
/ j% |( r! k+ u! S2 Q( X6 dSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
1 [6 m6 }+ q8 n4 \$ [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.
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.
% G4 Z% ?9 T% O6 e  m/ IAt SEDI / CCFL:
9 f/ O# T+ @, \! c6 G: x* d" M5 m# S1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
) y/ X, E7 Y# P2.  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.
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.
SEDI is staffed to:
1 f+ h6 \; A: Y# E+ ^0 D•        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
( V1 g( i5 U( ?" y: r# D•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
1 h! G$ l% Y2 _& r3 f: ]' o•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
/ C7 w4 N) c+ Z5 L! {+ B  f, p•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
/ {  {+ R9 m9 u2 `•        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
, A. a: I# u6 [$ v6 n4 S•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
# k. P1 H3 D- z- Q3 u$ C•        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
: y8 c3 x- y- W& y•        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
& [" W" a- ~. c3 ]Primary 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
" _) ^( t! e2 I  k( j' Y6 D•        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
# K1 T( [: Q  ]( T( H•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
+ ?* u" q. X! G& v9 @4 y; J. A•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
) e$ T/ `- `0 C6 D( v9 C# o, w# z•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
1 q* o( g1 H+ p' S•        Content / curriculum development experience
. w* t' @7 Q. X( T, l•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
% ^! E6 G1 d  ]+ z. w% k7 n9 V•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
9 D; o$ x  `2 {& }& I% Q: i•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
, W- T2 P1 `, V: A4 l•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
' w8 L1 P  O8 K•        Program evaluation experience an asset
7 _4 }% M1 K  D7 A7 k. V- l, C) xTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
' b% p% t0 T2 e- e9 {5 [6 E% XNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
  |* L7 F* b7 `$ \2 bIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
$ Q; S) d) r" V9 H+ X! [Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
. J. \. z* C( U  B% c$ l, D/ \Application Format:
" m% |$ e: E; }1 ?' [: t) {7 K6 ~The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
: ]6 y0 `1 j  S* V( E4 [•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
3 V2 X  q" ^$ ?. ~' i+ b•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm