Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial 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.
8 p, ]/ R  s% [7 A3 |/ MSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
( ]( O- e) \7 |) A: L* a! QSEDI’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.
$ v3 e1 ]! X; z9 `2 TAt SEDI / CCFL:
8 E* `8 i6 j: b& s9 u1.  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.
: _- ?. |; @. r! I4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
9 G9 i$ o+ k$ ?( _7 q8 V* F+ Z5.  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.
1 X8 M% f4 `$ MSEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
9 x" ]6 c$ G8 [& E•        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
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
4 }8 n* j) f, \5 w•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
' ]' [5 t0 L: I4 T•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
* M. g% q2 @% h' R•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
6 V8 T- l& \6 x•        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
! a* X- |5 E/ c9 W•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
9 X' X4 }+ y# c$ W$ S3 l* n( X; n•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
•        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
* O$ s1 P0 a5 Y5 \8 d4 i•        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
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
4 Z, Q7 x( J* P" r% _& v( L9 m•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
0 ]5 W/ O+ K1 w& C5 ~•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
1 O9 y% d% q/ \0 t  X•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
% Z3 z2 R& C1 U1 n•        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
4 F* ~* s& t: `( w# `' L$ f•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
# J4 m! }. T' X6 ~•        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
$ @4 S7 Y) l! r( d( t8 }& K+ k•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
% M6 x9 ]8 n+ z5 N  E•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
2 H  i3 `* f! ~' r7 p/ M! I7 J5 C•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
4 m2 ]0 Z/ {8 V•        Program evaluation experience an asset
3 G8 f: w0 @/ k9 y5 B: u+ xTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/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.
- G, _! n0 {: b  [* EIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
5 f8 W6 D/ p5 i4 a" SThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
! J" X- o, [( i! {5 ~; G/ h•        Attachments: Resume and References
- i8 R2 d* d, T+ L- o2 h) q5 gApplication Deadline:
: t) b  J& ?" `( W6 |: k8 wJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm