Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
5 L$ l/ }6 C0 _) {& \Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
0 X7 O6 m8 k. JSEDI 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.
SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
2 L. a$ l4 c# i. ~% N7 A; @0 a0 C6 M! o; FSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
3 d4 K7 y. n" G3 N# u4 K7 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.
) R; b3 w& f) {/ K$ v8 @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.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
/ R' q  B" A7 T8 V5.  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 T, Y2 `9 m. V# K/ O7 ]SEDI is staffed to:
4 H) y8 s1 r, s6 I9 P8 J. c$ {•        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
! m" S9 G! N0 v( l* Y7 @( u•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
% U* n+ o+ A' U% S8 q, B( C•        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
' u$ I5 K# A/ w. k+ bPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
) @+ z+ j0 h+ y3 D: n$ F# h•        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
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
: t! i7 X0 T$ ?2 i! d5 {, C•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
! P2 K- q: c- O, g: w6 y, `•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
& I: ~3 d8 F. _•        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
- _6 e' q( h* a* k1 qPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
, |! a/ F4 i4 w# u7 O5 u1 S' v•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
. A% |! \& {& \' Z, `* e# d•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
, F$ u5 H* o. E; a8 ^) O% G•        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
•        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
•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
% k% z1 E% @; s5 i) w; u$ u6 b5 O•        Content / curriculum development experience
- Z% T) k! q0 Z9 ^6 u•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
7 c$ ?( b* Y! M- s; e•        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
6 \! O& b2 i0 j•        Program evaluation experience an asset
% V7 a& G* e4 q7 H: ?To Apply:
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.
7 O, Y# F1 T5 V  a9 w: cIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
7 y: n8 Z5 O$ \( L9 y4 `This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
1 z5 n  O6 Y3 A' KApplication Format:
& {8 H' p: V) a- ]! P# XThe 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.
! d  c) E7 i, J$ q$ ?7 V•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm