Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
% P2 t4 q/ w& Y3 N( M, c6 G4 BFinancial 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.
- v: f* b% z/ y1 }( @SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
7 g; e6 e: M- e. t0 TSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
% V9 k. ^1 ]6 x: J! B( 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.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
: S; I" N. E, F5 b$ S; z3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
6 L* S7 o6 \1 J( z( F  T' d1 M5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
/ t8 H- C. t1 s8 s. l6 @SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
6 ?4 j1 y6 r) p•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
3 V7 D* D9 `) @•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
, f6 l' f, U9 I9 j: `•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
% T; f5 n' \+ _3 t% `7 C•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
7 s) e% v' N* _3 S9 vPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
+ ^3 i0 I4 U+ I; m  g- @•        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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
( }, c9 a+ b5 ~. A! a•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
" k( c! m+ P. c% C4 p0 J•        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
+ t2 y" L, r/ M, W•        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
3 a9 `6 _# w% d, Y•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
! i# y+ J+ N: Y5 E2 n•        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
•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
6 ]* ~/ g5 Q4 s•        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
) s0 Y. u# N, o•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
$ {9 t$ X8 A# ^+ |  b+ q•        Content / curriculum development experience
8 C) ?6 A1 ^7 ]+ k+ d* j# J7 _•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
& P) ]7 r: a. G6 a% S$ R•        Excellent organizational skills
. l" \  s4 S3 `•        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
4 {% E3 c. ?6 \To Apply:
1 s% f7 B- D5 @Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/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.
- A  Q$ k  _9 _) s9 I+ S5 PIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
) w9 B9 K& X# r0 _2 }* F5 BWork Term:
This 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:
•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
8 ~5 j0 f3 p# @1 O4 j5 Q•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm