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.
0 F) s, L' d1 m* h: C. CSEDI’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.
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:
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.
0 M8 a, B/ Q. e- D3 S$ K4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
9 D( j% Y9 E( Q7 V  p$ Y5.  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.
0 p2 L/ o4 R( p- r" YSEDI is staffed to:
; f; H3 J  z% I& L•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
4 D! v% z/ s  ]. E: q! n/ I: a•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
0 b! s6 x) {8 x( I( L0 |•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
) [% N1 B( `! j* a  Q  i•        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
•        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
* u/ L7 q5 Z' a% ~: a•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
: Z0 H0 _1 [  R% `9 Q" O0 S+ Z/ M•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
+ J# \4 L! z- u$ C3 a$ i, K•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
! g; u( c0 K9 p7 t: D: e•        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
•        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
1 g5 o9 l% a7 f1 U, |, V- P5 }7 P% dPrimary Qualifications:
" g8 T* R: k) K/ N& x•        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
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
5 o) m7 F- G/ K& E/ ^•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
7 T0 l: @* I% F6 C•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
& `4 B6 z4 v1 z% Y& E! C  o& V•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
; D* Y/ w. |3 y) |•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
% X/ E7 G/ G7 R( i, K•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
1 L* [  x( x9 M•        Content / curriculum development experience
: ]* r9 Z1 ?6 e5 S8 Q•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
; s" D7 ~# m9 J! S! r•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
  G  A5 n3 R5 d•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
! ], P! B1 O' j0 q, ~8 |' a3 qc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
) d: _# Z; q4 Z  b( U& VNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
7 S, A  k; k$ x  |. Z6 u. w9 y5 o; J( NIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
: j7 S* G3 u. U- r! m- m1 YThis 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:
$ x  P+ o% g; l( V•        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
6 ^# r( O& ^. m8 U* f: P* XApplication Deadline:
8 ]: T) S6 k/ {& s- N+ m# TJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm