Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
: `. B2 [7 j% t0 ?2 MSEDI 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.
' s4 K; W2 `5 H- j. E& |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.
At SEDI / CCFL:
  p/ p/ r+ m4 ], R+ s2 B! T0 Y$ l1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
, k6 G8 e, h# M2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
! _* X+ [9 s% g) ^" n% O0 H2 Z4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
: t& r) n1 t, r+ J1 f  y( A/ O5.  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
' Y4 J  ~+ i- h9 M2 J  H8 m•        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
! f! a% q& s! Y( V- ~•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
  j- i% k  |- i* p& @6 bPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
* a% p) @4 t  t8 k) z•        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
, H6 c- \( Z6 i% ~8 _•        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
Other Activities:
% M. |7 B& g7 I' e! w2 T•        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
7 ~3 H; h# Z& [) c•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
5 E' `6 ?4 m4 z/ a( Z8 o, V$ D•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
( V$ s! t/ Q/ G. N' s7 ~•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
* x$ B- r& i0 f6 s' o) S3 Y) R•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
) P( I8 I4 z4 [, `5 Z•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
' y) Z) e  x6 c6 A7 E$ W0 w7 ~: ?  U•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
; t* v' O0 f  Y* R0 s•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
6 y  {4 }0 ]% y2 D7 M3 l- O" F* r•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
6 [) C1 L- J  A$ X& V•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        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
2 Y, s1 K1 c  B" q# T•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
  I) K' W1 i4 O8 b6 W•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
3 F8 D, c- M& _* `) i5 A3 \+ j, l- q& u4 ?•        Excellent organizational skills
•        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
% ^2 N3 d0 T; K1 ~% U+ u•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
3 r: p: o/ i( J+ p4 Kc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
# [; M' A# K1 c4 p  PNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
5 Z6 l# X$ h) U; C. P: }+ t: qIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
& S' {* z! v, P" EThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
; H6 V7 p6 E3 |( z•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
9 }+ x& k! ^7 _1 ]3 }' \•        Attachments: Resume and References
/ e, N" U$ v$ r. \Application Deadline:
# g/ O7 p/ D' x4 U* NJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm