Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
. W3 {4 Z5 X# S4 ?6 p" \1 eFinancial 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.
9 k# ]6 c- S- m! ^SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
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.
& H9 @. A) S; w: |8 I# q6 Q' FIn 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.
& I9 r+ X4 o- M; r# UAt SEDI / CCFL:
! b# b! g( Y3 a0 h, o" f) A1.  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.
/ v  z0 J( G* s$ g1 H- a3 b4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
/ D+ T2 S) {/ R! }4 P  J5 E/ s* ?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
( _2 G7 _8 G9 z' Z) l•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
+ u2 m" X0 R+ _3 W& m" s7 N( A•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
7 H( U# V7 v5 P( M•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
- c* V, E6 u, c$ @; L•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
6 ^# X* w% l' ]2 V- W•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
. Z2 O# v0 Y+ a•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
$ u  V; G. y) m) F: X  i•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
' Z1 z3 S# P( s3 j1 E•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
9 T9 D  s' U* V+ a) A; E•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
0 p* ~3 N: u' j3 v9 s/ yOther Activities:
9 P# e6 I0 @) Z+ G& z•        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
& S( {6 w- `8 v, G" Q% |7 D•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
7 v. N# k5 ?; A7 F* U+ W+ g•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
9 R0 ]/ e( j+ r$ r: g& E: r( @•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
2 X; G5 S4 s- _•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
- L3 S4 l8 I$ N4 Q; @' x* i* {•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
; j; a7 V5 w. f: s  f9 P•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
" [) S$ S3 F% x) x' u' _•        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
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
2 n2 z* z* e0 b•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
4 @& D6 I( V8 g% o•        Policy research skill set is an asset
! n4 u/ x+ ^; R7 D- k0 `- [3 m1 ~•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
% ~7 X; F! x, H" H4 eEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
6 V# A/ Z0 U; x7 ?1 p$ Q4 dc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
% Z% [& @0 ^( {) O& d6 HNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
+ z7 ?' Y" L2 v1 I' o8 r4 ?  ^If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
/ }+ g# @0 z8 _) hWork Term:
6 _: s2 K2 B; N1 V) rThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
- u  W- n' o! C& l3 mApplication Format:
+ e7 D, I2 \8 B. `* R8 }' J, \The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
3 K2 A6 E) g  l•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
  P( t! u7 M. a1 K8 p0 ]; T: i•        Attachments: Resume and References
0 r/ N3 a. e) P* F! JApplication Deadline:
# I6 z/ L3 v: M& F6 d9 l. _) [( S2 GJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm