Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
, v5 @/ [- F7 r& z; |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.
) {  X8 V, D. K7 z+ O! uSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
0 [8 k0 _: [$ }$ uSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
# i2 Z) e5 Z$ B9 KSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
0 j' X0 H9 R# |2 ?+ ~9 c3 x6 q  LIn 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.
$ |7 ^- j0 ?5 X1 _7 G3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
1 A0 \% E% p' w2 s/ j- Y4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5 y% i1 Q9 X5 h/ }+ Q" X0 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.
2 ?4 q. I0 R  z. X% j+ Z3 L3 ASEDI is staffed to:
8 q9 W$ ]7 T4 U- P•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
9 {4 o  K2 ~( t$ F, p2 |•        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
0 y- B6 k; G" V•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
' c$ ~; u, K1 Y2 h$ @* x( w•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
" |  g+ F0 h9 ~6 h•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
) ]' _# m. v( j3 O: Y•        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
; j+ L  v0 k% m/ Y, z+ i0 z1 }•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
# `+ a; R- t$ ~% K7 ]•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
•        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
9 a# X; E' E: ^) ?•        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
. i2 s0 w+ q! h" t1 T- `4 ?•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
+ T  o. c0 t4 I) w% o% T" g: ]" p•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
7 M. J) A: k( W1 t1 |6 `* P- g% c•        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
1 ?  U4 N+ I7 U; L& \/ M•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
* W  G+ ]( S7 \•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
9 K& ?0 n  b. j/ O& P( A•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
! ?0 b0 v; p0 r) n5 y•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
! T* z% v$ ]$ z•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
9 {1 {, h6 @* R9 ^- A: s  u•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
* Q: F& Y# o0 C•        Policy research skill set is an asset
3 D# y3 [  W5 I4 o•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
" e. A0 A3 y9 |0 x; Z  L•        Program evaluation experience an asset
  W# [9 _  f' M' bTo Apply:
9 I7 @! J- k, E' y! i" kEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
& R; k) J: C6 \& r4 }6 D$ k, k/ _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.
8 W9 v) O6 y* p& EIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
+ |7 ^3 U& w, I& @Work Term:
3 M7 ]+ [8 }2 T: o5 ]This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
; E8 i5 N2 D. U0 V6 oThe 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.
3 P& N* p3 h$ t0 {6 m! B1 y•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
8 T* @2 O$ T4 q6 y* O/ iJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm