Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
4 M! t* }5 [& o& P! ySEDI 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.
1 k1 w$ t2 u# ^* _& n6 b* MSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
6 S; l# x+ Y) v3 m4 eSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
9 M3 f/ w- d; O" s- j, ~9 B2 oSEDI’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.
/ l+ q+ K9 }3 A' s3 Y  nAt SEDI / CCFL:
* S; P) Q6 p0 h' i1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
% g3 N- T% W5 x: Y. [# k5 I2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
/ ?. a/ c: N$ \0 b% l& P6 `4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  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.
( \8 H8 E1 H9 W) f- vSEDI is staffed to:
4 N, ^5 }. @, @" [  z, R+ y( Q•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
% z6 J) X3 X( x4 Y0 w•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
3 T' H) p: V8 A( N•        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
/ c" D4 q1 _- g' @9 M7 s# T: _3 e•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
' X, ~$ ]# W8 ^) q" j3 _  u# xPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
% H9 x) q8 }$ k8 h+ {- R•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
6 J$ h0 A8 {3 f& ]! {) m•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
4 A+ ?, {4 r- T7 e4 @•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
& R! X' B8 K/ r& G5 T  @5 D•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
& y; @+ m0 |- b% A+ P" t; ]•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
% O. f( u: y5 B- @7 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
5 x; s8 K3 D9 a! o•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
6 ]/ W8 B. `7 {- p; h# W: APrimary Qualifications:
' s, |2 U  {8 o2 x& O, g+ L•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
: J% {9 o7 c, h# _- a$ _•        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
•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
& M/ i* B3 ~8 P$ l0 D5 u9 Q% Y$ b•        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
; t% G3 i1 T0 `1 @' O. m6 R•        Content / curriculum development experience
/ F! O% T/ \5 b) {1 @+ G•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
: J9 R$ l/ @' ^7 `•        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
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
2 X% H, m, d% k- u: CTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
c/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
0 j# E" d/ O6 D" @No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
0 e' Q2 o: I) V$ e/ ?5 J* Y; hIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
) U/ S) l0 B4 e& \& e( CWork Term:
6 {2 ?4 }! m% C% JThis 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:
: c" {* W4 W1 l. c3 y•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
, |, @* b& K  E8 L•        Attachments: Resume and References
+ R% c$ C! G* V& d+ Q2 @' n3 b( t( VApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm