Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
- y: d' S4 ~6 K; l" bSEDI 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.
5 A2 k5 j. O* P# P; U9 {SEDI’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.
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.
At SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
# T* w7 n2 h7 J5 ~# B2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
+ R* E$ Z4 V  p# [& {) l3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
+ n" O2 c- I! a& n5.  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.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
7 H9 A  J7 g: q) z•        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
7 {9 j6 l' k0 S& ~6 D+ R•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
% ~0 A; ~, b- X5 l6 \•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
% ]+ T! Y& @$ w' x' ?4 G# D* I; c•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
# @) ~* z2 Q6 t- ^/ v) S•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
1 E/ t! k; D* X5 f3 ]  D# X9 j6 i5 _•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
2 S& {! W2 \2 u4 r& g•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
/ h0 E; m) I% ^1 T* zOther Activities:
" d5 V- j% ]) G- e$ \1 X0 k" Y: m•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
' v4 M( O3 E' x6 n* i•        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
* t) i* z) Q" Z5 x' x! f+ A, c•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
' W  @5 a8 v( F& j) ~: y•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
4 i& Z4 t7 O0 Y6 M  j- U•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
2 l8 f2 J2 ]9 ], }$ M) O! r•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
* {  x/ V3 i4 N•        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
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
( u9 a; h7 ^' K* t5 Q- t•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
" O  M/ u0 b8 w& p8 P  g•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
( c5 J; b; Q9 Y# [* qTo Apply:
+ c# b3 `4 ]7 K" ]8 ]0 ]Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
6 y9 @* X( d: ^; M& ~9 ^No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
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.
, i6 ^% [$ F6 a$ [$ |Application Format:
) O7 T, _5 y! C1 b9 s9 LThe 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.
7 A/ A) R5 \# u•        Attachments: Resume and References
, L6 d! N$ v1 S* _Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm