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.
4 n; N  Y8 P- fSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
! N; S; ]$ o, P( o3 n) wSEDI’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.
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.
) k/ Y4 w' B; |, ?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.
: x$ s0 r! X+ D$ f8 o0 j3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
7 T) ?& M  N+ e% C4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
$ f6 i( V- u/ B0 N5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
: F3 x* w4 O1 g7 aSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
# y" L) e# C" q: i; ^SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
1 t' H8 j9 x. n( H7 I: W  s& \•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
& L9 t( O, M0 p( Z: x" ^$ ]( Y•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        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
: x6 k5 i* v9 D7 b7 L4 O6 U•        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
# i) u" \% N) V1 |/ B5 P' v•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
6 u0 x  X9 \' E; P4 A; I•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
2 ?3 \1 R2 z3 V8 [•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
+ v3 s4 C7 x" n2 x# Q: z•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
! z  u: n- j% n- h5 K- Y  H•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
# x9 @9 ?$ ]" a* d; [3 @' h•        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
7 w* U+ t* c, @$ V•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
4 J$ O8 s4 d, G$ M% U•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
0 m6 N' C  e1 ~. r- Z# t& u! z1 j•        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
& ^1 [6 y( M) E% ^) I5 }•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
( g  S0 X7 N5 G! X  b. r•        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
) |  y+ H7 l# x  O# H# z5 h•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
$ L) S, T: G  E# Q; t9 f•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
, q2 X; U; m: T$ o6 W; u•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
! T  d4 y: _# G* s+ j( J•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        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.
6 }9 S# @# U2 X" c0 bIf 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:
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.
- j$ ~( ]& |- Z3 u) _! v•        Attachments: Resume and References
) [* i0 g7 s3 {" Y2 EApplication Deadline:
8 _$ T6 w% X3 l8 b0 [2 C+ Q3 eJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm