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.
. c: q1 A6 z  ^9 c5 E+ iSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
' ~; o: j' x# H/ m! c1 ZSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
/ j  U8 Q$ s: j0 ySEDI’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:
; h. U! }8 \  F7 S1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
& @5 `6 d2 e  @! Z2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
- ]; w! T) b3 W% _% f3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
! ~, D* D& L& n2 HSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
4 G% ^4 H; q1 W( ]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
* n/ j+ X: b! D  w•        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
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
) ?5 d# c2 d( H1 fPrimary 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
. y* f3 v: i' A3 c1 U$ W6 P•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
7 P! A. y8 {  H* S9 z- ROther Activities:
9 y0 u& Z( O$ M% p# S, F•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
. D: g" X. o: B0 [& x•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
/ c" g* |" a2 {" D; k•        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
' C! K( b) U% l& |9 J* ^$ {•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
9 ~1 u; T" c- aPrimary Qualifications:
9 d5 Z& @; M) f, t•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
, w( A4 U! n- d/ o! K•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        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
" g' r& @- D( |' v•        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
! W+ I+ T8 q2 S9 y0 H4 q•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
( J. v6 I9 l$ D2 j6 t6 d$ E7 I•        Excellent organizational skills
: {, Y) k9 U9 N) `# L# ~" M4 m•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
" O# }9 F1 }& {% m% a7 \; a•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
: u- E4 e, x8 q3 p3 V! g% T2 j- w•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
( c' m1 y  d0 Q6 i•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
9 n# J0 h& i0 f6 o$ u( bEmail 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.
# }; v6 U( G3 ~2 L( l* i- RIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
) U/ X, b* A3 [' s6 `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.
1 y2 K% b) R( M; R5 W•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
4 h; Z$ V+ \' K+ F9 H$ u9 oJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm