Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
: v9 n4 w; x% z0 Z/ y2 R5 p$ gFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
# N+ }+ ]* c3 W+ C/ L6 U  ySEDI 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.
# P5 R, M/ k! V/ GSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
7 c( I  f' ~. q( p% F/ ySEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
1 g# C3 M4 g3 m% V4 S* b0 ZSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
1 @8 z7 r% T, z0 @) E! VIn 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.
+ \! v9 l8 J" `' b3 FAt SEDI / CCFL:
6 U$ j1 ]7 G6 U( w4 A' ~, y6 z1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
* V0 c2 d  O# O. i9 v! X1 d1 V. d2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
1 g) b: n; F- y! @* S! [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.
  r: r# D2 K: H( F0 i* m6 [SEDI is staffed to:
6 X- U' k* `$ _+ p. ]•        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
3 Y* U; r9 @! j; P. |* n# m•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
) C4 D8 ]4 x5 `; M" |9 _! v& V•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
' l/ s. a$ Z& T6 h$ _+ {) e•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
; R6 ], ^; c5 f•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
- b# K* P/ H8 |( S2 `- RPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
' O% t, I5 n8 I1 u2 V•        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
. y; O3 H6 y1 K$ e+ L) r2 m* w•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
' P# e. }: [5 p! }, ^•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
& k* c* v7 ^% a0 @9 \3 pOther Activities:
/ D! E2 e' }' d7 C•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
3 t6 t9 W4 w* A•        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
) s$ D& I! ~# b+ r7 g. H& Z•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
/ O6 x+ w  b) u! z•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
) _% x( |: @: [# J3 Q+ z& \•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
( C2 m. r0 C) l; p7 b•        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
•        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
•        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
9 U5 p) K' i' l•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
8 E4 Q7 q1 ?- v" o; eTo Apply:
2 r. ]7 g  F" A7 A8 a% r: }Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
& H( ]1 m1 A7 ~9 ~3 R3 z( uNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
5 X0 Y4 g8 T7 N# h8 D; v8 RIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
0 H3 e' Z2 y/ f4 U- z) `Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
( {; H5 ]3 }5 i: W' i( ]Application Format:
1 B, V: }$ O( d% s3 lThe 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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
6 N& Z, H. M* m0 eJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm