Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
4 [' b/ N3 m/ R$ m% m3 K$ iFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
; v  e( T  J5 e6 N# U0 r+ z" NSEDI 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.
% ~0 Z! p+ ?' M; t: o: B& y8 E. }SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
: a+ p3 c: m: c% e) MSEDI’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.
+ K0 V+ T* \+ c7 q. B5 M" Q  hIn 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.
4 `* d5 z7 g: z1 o: ?At SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
8 Q  n7 {8 d( s% d$ v& q# A: Y3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
9 Q. Q. c0 q; u4 x( r5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
* W% R! c( J) p' [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
! G& E3 U9 N& e7 c3 z1 T! x•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
8 E- l0 v5 l" b- [- o•        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:
0 j3 [) G2 y, e2 ?- I& b( X7 ?•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
: P: |  P3 _. y! [# x! S6 z. D' [•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
- O( M3 ?" S0 G* E, X' b. A•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
8 K* d1 m- p% z2 ~  y•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
  S5 v0 y5 N) P' q4 R; O•        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
% r0 h3 j$ O4 X" u2 `8 C$ Z+ `4 J•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
& @( M9 {0 _/ A3 ~•        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
: `- Z, N7 c. N$ vPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
3 A5 b: o* t# o6 ~1 M0 h9 h•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
: b) }. P% u9 [' T+ M4 ?( i/ s•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
3 z5 F) d8 V/ w9 S" n9 F•        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
4 g5 R- u  J( z7 N, `•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
1 B; [6 r- y3 ^4 P4 P•        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
( @3 c. }+ Q: o•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
2 E( R4 U6 l/ b1 `•        Content / curriculum development experience
& F- C. o1 k/ }•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
  G2 F  F% T( c( K# X5 A# Z2 Y: p•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
& |4 ^. Z. [$ X( h  r•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
2 A6 C( T1 i' Z* o•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
$ }) q3 T7 E+ o8 m+ A9 l- E•        Program evaluation experience an asset
9 J. A6 I: Z" d+ d2 ~To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
$ O2 s. b* f/ s' l6 jNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
! S. T$ ^, v  K6 m! \9 i* o0 y! MIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
9 @0 }3 K# b" [6 P) }, X* R4 c" MThis 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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm