Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
; l2 L% C1 ?: d; ]( w* z3 xFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
$ z  {- e& y9 ]2 b9 kSEDI 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.
9 e# x- r; |4 ^) _! f* \: K& USEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
/ Q1 h9 T, Z. N- ^# @9 `/ F' Q$ ^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.
: M1 \" d" Q6 u' k+ l8 yAt SEDI / CCFL:
' @( z. l2 p& [  {1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
' Z8 K! I: N# u+ P2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
& t7 x* `% M: w9 J, n3.  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.
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
•        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
. G& t, k% e2 a•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
; u, K2 P0 _; N' M) J  c•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
: I% [# K& w6 ^  Q  k% d- S1 i•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
$ e# z' P1 d: m8 e0 o" J+ DPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
7 Z3 c: j% x' `1 x4 W' n6 T•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
: d  a/ d8 o: J! J: t•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
. d  t7 g6 w. F  u( e•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
$ [- T) Q0 x6 _3 W* JOther Activities:
0 P& b1 e0 |8 d7 L* k, ?7 y9 I•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
•        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
4 d& V$ E/ M: q6 ?# A- r# C•        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:
; @% w  e$ Y+ P3 Q•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
5 _7 j8 L1 P3 y# Z: @4 x) f•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
( F7 R/ p! ?( n•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
7 D1 R) M  g6 K2 d•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
3 ]8 [/ `- H5 O8 R% d•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
  ]- d8 ]) F! X1 j•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
2 y1 Z. D: h2 M3 P9 C•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
  A! J) N  E. I4 b4 R1 I* c•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
+ A& u2 F; ~: K; D7 N" t) w•        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
) {+ e0 k0 [3 y' b•        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
# T6 Q9 m% h8 N# P- i. Q•        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
; {9 X& K2 I0 D+ f4 DNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
: V& g- _5 Y4 Q% WIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
& Z% K! z0 X6 ~# C+ OWork Term:
9 y- z: s/ M) Z' CThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
/ H! N+ P# i' H5 K: b% JThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
% [& ?2 D' A  x/ U8 @•        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
* g- `1 S9 \$ G! x# J. OApplication Deadline:
! q1 R" \% Z  l. x9 D# {July 29th 2011 at 5 pm