Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
! ?3 k# A/ W' t+ {Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
. Q3 w% t3 T4 Y+ c2 \" N" |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.
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.
% C5 o( N3 N0 J; ]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:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
. \" F3 C1 K7 {/ \) q2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
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.
1 w* V) ?8 U$ t7 U+ Z7 B/ TSEDI is staffed to:
+ E1 A4 T0 m' i+ Z1 z" ?: W" R•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
8 z3 C* `* I  \# ^7 `  j) n4 e•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
+ ^# \; s7 q6 K  z•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
! O; b4 [7 O$ g- |' x/ j9 D•        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
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
4 y( D0 |/ d  A4 A, X$ x( s" Z- Q•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
& d9 H& `+ ?* O3 u* L•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
& }6 d! V6 _9 i9 i9 E•        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:
4 A/ P6 m* n0 u1 B  q•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
1 |6 c; E" B9 N  H3 a) ]7 A7 X•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
1 ]6 S' G" x  u. @" ]- ]) _1 ~•        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
7 \7 z. X1 J- l/ z; F•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
1 O3 N$ z  E7 s8 s# k•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
; v  u: Y* g1 y, T$ U! j/ Z•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
, z$ O8 |# v- s9 G# |3 o•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
, f0 g; F8 d1 M; b4 K% H•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
4 s6 `0 t" E* x3 U3 {•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
' }: ]. M9 g% {4 e  ^•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
+ t) l  `& v/ D: a$ [•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
$ v7 O: W7 T, M5 e9 X•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
. a2 B+ i: D( A$ S•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
! t; }6 o  p9 \  f•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
( F# A1 ^9 |5 C* r1 L9 Kc/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.
4 [& r% Z* B) a4 nIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
" t! y; U9 ]* _Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
  x- {  }2 [; J& f+ b) {2 YApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
6 K' t7 A! o2 @  M6 D4 v7 ?/ j& k•        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:
- k+ N; |8 q$ o' RJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm