Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
  V, Q5 K, d) @8 g* A1 ASEDI 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.
' K" t* D6 f+ vSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
4 ^8 c9 c9 F7 @' D* DSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
6 N5 u0 R! J: D$ ]+ MSEDI’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.
4 B$ W+ r2 u8 l& OAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
; {$ C- x/ L& E1 Q/ D8 a8 L2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
3 I( w! V! j( u6 I4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
& j3 }& |# G2 a7 {5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
9 t. }- B8 Y* aSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
% w' k" p  q" \1 F. V1 G•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
) W1 t6 c* z5 p" p' N' i•        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
" }5 P* }' Z% W5 ~* A% D- A$ L•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
1 K3 b. _6 _) w; L; V# h•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
3 x- F: e4 c+ J' d. u1 gPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
/ W& u1 T4 k2 e6 X# a) ~& G1 i•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
" j+ }- [; W% p  P- F1 P•        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
•        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
" Q( N& S7 L- v0 h! Z- qOther Activities:
* `) O1 g! m4 G' ~) d•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
( T. S% e& \/ K# ?) ^4 P1 M•        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
$ F5 s( g5 P+ E% `Primary Qualifications:
7 W' F# Q7 W* @•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
9 R% |# ~  t7 T( h2 d* A•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
% S( {4 `+ n: [( U+ M0 @' e•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
5 D& B- a. w; `•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
6 k# `+ _. n$ `& ]% M•        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
8 U# ~- P! i! U# D* _9 {•        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
/ m6 A: m3 f0 ]: D•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
, H' I: K4 W( o0 s6 y•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
# D3 N( l9 \# h5 ?2 V1 Z+ [2 u•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
8 s* ?' B9 D# F8 l( [•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
" `. r. s) v6 Z; ?. P" P' k, h. s  [•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
+ i" k$ H! I% Q1 L•        Program evaluation experience an asset
2 F! P  R. E# \% E! `/ R" BTo Apply:
; s' V" m6 M$ {; y1 x/ KEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
6 h# ^5 G0 J  A# i$ E# h  q3 oc/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.
. i9 y, X( S; a5 pIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
* a' Z2 ^( a2 S5 R. ZWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
# q+ p* B* Z' j! p" s4 sApplication Format:
$ @# B# `0 }8 k% vThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
& g: k% }$ C& ]0 Y& C- \•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
) n5 ~, Q9 x( l- S; t•        Attachments: Resume and References
, s4 |# M& c9 [- j' q3 r/ WApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm