Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
4 I- o) \. G( \8 ~3 P# ^: lSEDI 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.
4 I2 K0 [# ^. v) r) n& KSEDI’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.
6 a( Z0 Y  y* h/ WAt 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.
, I+ P9 n+ u' i3 M4 n3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
7 d0 Z% m. Y/ f" s. X6 U4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
7 }0 K/ q4 S- _& h4 D' WSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
3 ]9 d* j* w8 d$ t•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
7 B# `- T4 `3 z7 E' q•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
0 k5 R, e; L1 w. C•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
, {: i6 X# l/ J0 r; }•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
1 M% N$ r+ {8 v* {3 `•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
7 Q5 ]! k/ j, m3 Y4 L9 v•        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)
  w/ }) T$ g( E3 f•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
, H7 V  x& q8 U5 i•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
; t9 U4 q3 F$ f: |' y8 G: O1 ^) L4 K•        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
! e+ S4 l5 G" c9 q8 C0 q•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
8 d' X; i1 m! @2 L0 h) H+ O) ]•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
) U% K9 j0 S3 W/ G0 f- F! {) d. V•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
3 a  [; v" S# {' @5 QPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
( Z* c7 R7 a  E1 j8 `# Z•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
( @' c" K' N3 B* c; r4 U•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
  o& o& k0 Z3 V5 f0 E% l•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
' ]; O- }+ P- K3 Q7 [% j" Z•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
' U" N+ r4 ]7 W8 S9 \, R5 h•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
2 y  S* y1 I" q, h•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
+ M7 J/ u; M0 rEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
$ l+ a5 c# q6 x- b: `9 e* ~  Cc/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# l) ?. ]' b  J3 `# CIf 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.
Application Format:
7 R% {+ b+ z. T4 [$ TThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
$ q9 r. i9 t6 K8 D- Q* @3 ~' d•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
- U8 g4 R8 T2 E•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm