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.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
, X" [  I$ Z( Z8 b* Z. p( G1 cSEDI’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.
/ g3 F. s9 Q+ E, f  U1 SIn 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.
4 X  P. F4 y( t, v# t2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
/ b1 O1 y$ \6 n# n8 w3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
7 n! x6 k- r0 M- L* u% ^* ^) ]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:
8 f3 V; h) |, ?! Z, g•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
3 R# f9 h9 D: L, s. F" R, H0 ^•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
$ j1 \5 O  h% e8 d8 b" M5 Z•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        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
* x; o! o. s5 n( xPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
0 R6 w2 C5 s6 s- i•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
" b# I5 [/ Q; a/ b& V. j•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
! e3 G- m' ]8 N) N! l•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
( M/ y; N" Y% A8 x0 \•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
; N. m3 ]  I1 r8 I# N. [1 m8 N•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
" W( h/ o5 o7 M* p9 `% p6 X- b•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
5 @  \) V* N3 z) W4 t  W•        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
  ?& x. G3 @) a7 ]" g# ?" ZPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
4 e1 n- N5 W" l. D  n  G•        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
) W9 x- _7 p9 s  q& ]•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
* I& Q1 \0 z3 E7 e•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
# T9 G. g; z1 C% D•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
2 D5 y! f$ x9 V+ x•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
3 F0 y! B9 V6 {+ `2 G•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
5 l$ W" c. Q, r1 f5 }  m- i9 j5 T•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
- R1 l9 Z8 F! @. F! R+ i0 f8 z•        Excellent organizational skills
$ y6 \# j7 y# W" C0 l" G  R# q•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
, S. z; @; }) R+ e•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
# D) B8 {+ p( J+ J8 P2 x2 ^•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
$ z* B; G% E0 t0 L1 |•        Program evaluation experience an asset
: b3 j1 ?& M. r; m; JTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
9 o4 q$ U$ o) |. K4 X: o! dNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
. Z! S) L2 D7 w, f+ |' @. t1 n1 H/ HIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
. g* h8 U4 f# l; EWork Term:
2 {4 C4 b: U+ @; C" r( ZThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
1 r/ a/ l9 {9 c4 lThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
- k6 X- y; ?. C1 q2 }; ]•        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
0 ]4 |( x, L$ L' j, c& d& ?Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm