Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
6 O8 J. ?' a  P' u2 aFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
. z$ z2 m; K; x* M7 ~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.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
" W) C3 t2 T* o6 K5 ?/ @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.
7 z  B% ?) p1 j) F+ GIn 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.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
1 P( q; |  Q1 T, Y6 Q5.  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.
6 n9 ?; I; v, Z6 o8 ?- CSEDI 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
. _  O6 l' y( p  I% a•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
$ D+ a! k$ F" ~8 G- O8 v  l+ q, m•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
; G- E8 N! S) f; [6 k  z•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
. ~/ o* F( i5 A9 i4 [•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
% q" g: B; J1 i# l9 L+ b# [) vPrimary 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( E6 g& i9 H•        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
  w4 |# `5 a6 [: y( q- wOther Activities:
0 F: V; ?1 \8 M& w, i' f& l8 N) D2 d•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
  o9 G1 N3 k9 s4 s0 ~•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
& F) y4 Z# f8 z7 n•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
9 ~: j0 ^5 S1 d& {•        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
* g) Y* r# A9 k' f6 P6 a•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
2 N9 I  v+ e# f$ H8 I•        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
8 d. g" z2 @& _0 a1 ?% a•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
0 o4 f0 {, @+ B2 i, N•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
0 a" u3 n3 h' [. D. c/ {•        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
$ H9 G! |( h  ?( }6 ~•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
, B# o2 H9 ^6 H: v0 @) ?•        Program evaluation experience an asset
% m7 t) ~+ z: j$ _. t$ G2 q" cTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
2 z7 F, S" W, z3 @3 j4 o3 A* cNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
- n2 {9 V3 q5 N) KIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
8 T& y# _% x1 f8 d5 f+ o( @3 mWork 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:
$ D- D, R, B$ Q( [, i/ D4 K' M•        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
- v- c" F0 j3 IApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm