Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
* Q' m0 @5 j' y& E0 E1 f8 vSEDI 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.
" B1 W7 B# _- D' u5 I1 }7 }/ ~SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
) ~6 ~( i* N: Y( y; z4 t3 [: P* r2 {SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
$ S+ S  l! ^5 u' P+ X8 DSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
, H" h; x, b- T8 JIn 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:
' a( q# J  k9 ]! P4 v2 D7 F1.  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.
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
! {( D0 A' a4 ~, K- {6 e/ S9 D- u) ~' B•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
5 V5 y  o, X6 B, r* z7 g•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
% U5 g/ O9 p: x! _Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
+ y3 k2 `2 c2 T( D1 p1 h•        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)
4 l0 X2 p" `; c! F2 S5 V•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
2 ]1 H; e2 b+ g, b$ y( R•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
5 W+ H0 h! K6 h3 W; E, F•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
6 Z- R, a, _1 D% u* P•        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
  S) p. [$ `6 g( G& l•        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
5 `- d3 p  H9 oPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
. N( ~6 O9 G, v; N" p: V& J•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
( a: R* ?7 I3 d% \•        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
# o( F2 }* G  o$ W0 I$ s•        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
! t4 X! Z0 Z- X1 g•        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
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
9 g/ x4 h: \9 [" U•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
! A2 Z  h: ]  j7 f# C# g•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
) D) d: G* j' D- @' v, _* F•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
3 e+ T, o) x0 W: N  dEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
) }& G# F! B8 ec/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
% H5 K7 K0 u( t7 s* }& kNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
' ?, f' B/ k# iIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
( X" \5 D; @7 ^8 A- s' TWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
5 `+ [: B* m1 G0 N' n" D* N7 TThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
, E$ Q  e/ ~. a4 a•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
3 ^, v9 J# U. j0 @•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm