Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial 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.
" A0 \) K7 H7 f( m* dSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
* h: d3 H( `. S  TSEDI’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.
$ Y  v2 e6 H- x: _5 }2 rIn 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.
, p7 X/ `2 p* bAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
8 P/ R1 C* w* T0 }% j: ^2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
: h% S4 E" ~9 f( c0 L3 J" u; C1 n3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
" {) m1 V) l# _5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
  A  T. u7 _2 \SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
% L3 a# a% f  u( s& d7 @$ MSEDI is staffed to:
- P! e; r4 S! j2 M' `1 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
$ s+ k. m& j; V1 B, y4 z0 _; X•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
- q( z+ K/ K! Y' m4 ^9 x" C•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
; P! Q+ D$ G, |1 Q+ P; x•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        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)
•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
* b$ o* Y/ @1 }! U•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
9 y4 \: f  U* ?: u* O3 ?+ x/ N•        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
% s7 d* ~9 v8 p1 P•        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
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
  o, H% J6 ~: N# V# S& i•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
3 g: U! @$ b8 W•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
. X$ Z( c; ~: u& Z# n•        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
- J7 W1 l9 U- N& I; {/ I•        Content / curriculum development experience
: H# }/ i! ?  c, L8 R4 }•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
/ q: q1 h, `! _' z& G/ ~•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
: `3 m6 F! w+ m4 N•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
7 C& B1 u0 Y1 [' @! }•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
1 d6 s4 H7 {4 v( z2 e& M$ V•        Program evaluation experience an asset
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.
# P- A' N. l( {" |6 v" HIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
( ?5 j3 @  l( w( J0 Y0 cThis 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:
, F: R/ |2 g( I5 n- V•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
* Q3 s# M! b8 G•        Attachments: Resume and References
1 a, y) }; m# C  J8 z$ {( a* ?. V- yApplication Deadline:
  S9 a) Y4 x3 ~; `8 o* AJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm