Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
7 [* F) b4 [2 K: y* d9 zFinancial 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.
0 P/ d* ]$ t& w6 o& HSEDI’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.
$ r  Y9 F$ |: x7 i9 C5 S! ISEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
In 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.
, }, G! A" n& t) pAt 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.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
( l; M5 ^3 q, p2 ?4 r4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
* d/ ]$ b% X& G7 d1 f, g: ASEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        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
& ^( J: J5 ]1 q  Y' O: `8 O! Q•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
0 P! q5 E* p& i) `, C•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
. c7 u$ S: M! @( U•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
6 Z  d$ s) \9 E& I: q7 ePrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
! [+ A* S# w. @% Y& r, O/ z' w4 H•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
* m- d7 W% ?" i: T•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
- G! \3 E. Y% M/ ?$ l, c•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
+ ]+ h, E* J; R8 b  t2 W0 g•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
& V# |5 U  J; L2 W! Y% `Other Activities:
•        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
•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
/ i" \+ t9 m2 y+ P2 f•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
" u% i  I( K4 e' \$ Y1 \4 {•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
& p- E/ w, q. A2 a•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
& t# ^' E# 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
9 Q" `) Y% K- B•        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
$ I4 }2 h! _* \, ~! i1 F* x•        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
, g( y1 [% _4 d3 ?5 v* J•        Policy research skill set is an asset
3 Z. W; y) N5 F8 R" u, k; J+ ~•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
$ m. H6 ]- ^: ]' X3 OTo Apply:
$ k6 ]9 G' r- v! h5 LEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
+ ]- b* }% g- w5 qNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
  A% Y2 z: d5 |8 g4 k* u5 z+ e1 U' _If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
* ^+ M5 f  I, L$ t# _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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm