Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
( o) ~% [+ y$ \% z: z& j0 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.
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.
# `6 b7 `& r/ e+ t9 e$ d0 rIn 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.
  e- d3 ]1 {! H+ [1 U& kAt SEDI / CCFL:
. K7 ?) ^) F: {1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
8 N7 z* f( j" X* M  A2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3 n7 ^0 |# d0 g2 W7 y- k2 W0 Z3 ]2 N5 n3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
3 ^5 j$ Y' Y: V4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
) Q/ T. g& f8 y+ g% |SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
( d( C+ V( s% ]  o, b3 hSEDI is staffed to:
3 {5 y2 Q' x) P1 N, J•        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
  u. L8 l$ y' ^! E) K' q•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
$ A# M% s" M# l$ D•        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
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
( T  g7 A* M) U/ g•        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
# G, _2 R, x! J$ V. P4 c•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
2 a; r& `; k) T7 x/ r. [( b& `•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
8 a; A. s* b- n2 X•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
1 m( Y7 c' `6 d% n1 L3 j6 s$ x4 S•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
& g9 ~- H7 a  g- }1 c- G$ t•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
5 D3 k0 [9 V& u8 F•        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
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
  y0 Z' {! N- w2 P# {( }•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
' T! Z9 P  k  [: V' u9 c•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
# A3 F: l; s1 L# {3 Q7 @3 d  `" l. Q•        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
! D/ b: C- s- S( F1 G•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
4 e9 n; V" h% p+ q- U2 g•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
( H( E. V/ Z! B* z•        Content / curriculum development experience
; B/ T- U8 z% S2 D+ s•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
" e' w0 x8 Q% w0 u3 W6 h2 U•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
* S6 @( N; ~( q2 g•        Policy research skill set is an asset
' _$ n! z/ _5 a' O•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
/ G5 U9 ?! F2 s1 {0 [" lTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
( V1 p/ F/ h! V; r, o6 Vc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
7 J8 x* @, x% ]. iNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
1 T+ @7 Y/ p7 C5 w2 OIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
7 A& B9 f- {+ RWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
7 ?" Q7 N: [% W3 P, p4 j* G+ M, {  qApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
7 _( i. ^7 o# ]) s1 u+ L•        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
Application Deadline:
, S3 B, c" N1 N& M. kJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm