Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
: R/ o1 D* z- |' k9 O; A( Y; }8 W  _% sFinancial 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.
) }, ^: M9 E! Z+ B3 QSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
! o" B$ ?8 ]& ^1 v4 _SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
7 _4 P; |& L- `1 N. w; F% r  NIn 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.
( T) F1 q: D/ o* ^- {4 ?At SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
, I$ C- K# W0 |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.
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.
% t" b! a( Y2 c8 V; B. WSEDI is staffed to:
( _( ?: }% W# g4 S* D•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
5 h7 ]2 C0 w) F8 I9 k•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
' ?- r% W  M! \  J% M" d•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
6 ]' M& l3 g/ v4 W•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
' M) ]  z! G/ F•        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)
1 v8 Q+ E0 O. x: q& t•        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
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
# f* ~* v& ^3 ~- Z1 K. B4 q6 ~Other Activities:
: {% Z* ^* y+ y) s0 {4 {•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
/ \( b* `& {* @) R•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
- p, f% ~, ]) A! h; W•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
* s: d; r9 N  A  A•        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
Primary Qualifications:
- P. E+ D) D+ G5 Q•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
( l4 s) {" {* F9 V2 s•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
$ _9 E/ _9 Q2 j6 s3 B•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
3 d" p$ m: w  d! S8 W6 }3 D•        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
' Z7 u; I/ W1 X•        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
' d6 |9 j3 U9 _) f5 U7 t•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
8 F' n7 R1 ?7 u! M) F4 W•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
' q" b% E; ]$ T9 u•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
5 {1 T. g6 R/ O•        Program evaluation experience an asset
: y$ D8 A* F* P! H8 V" H5 TTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
+ H. i7 ?3 ^( _c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
% ]* m8 B6 D( `' `8 GNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
3 T5 L( C# q+ e' K+ aIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
( K' _( y1 M9 m6 ~% vThis 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.
5 _6 k% B# ]9 a7 F% n7 F# \3 _/ J1 I•        Attachments: Resume and References
( f$ y0 _6 D* A; ?* [8 D6 TApplication Deadline:
+ w8 }  a8 f1 U! q  ]8 ~/ \8 BJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm