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.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
' e1 B* S/ L& @* D# i" j' ]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.
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:
3 S9 M# s9 R* r& ?; o1.  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.
, i* |/ V/ u: q: ~0 q& n  E, k4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
( B1 M5 i) u+ m7 `# ~( \' c5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
) ?0 j! `/ I' r& G: s+ Z8 vSEDI 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
/ \% r% [3 k0 n# z•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
5 c; R! P- S) I7 i) x0 S1 U•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
( U9 y  t2 Q3 o0 w•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
5 b6 C$ d% P0 t  r+ ?•        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:
2 `. O: j$ ~% o•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
# U* u1 B8 D+ C+ I: N•        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
•        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:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
% K4 H1 L3 n8 y•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
2 @. v$ W" v8 Q2 Z& Z•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
1 M5 m4 u# s2 K% N0 Z! Y- H: V; W•        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
& }2 n9 H/ V4 t9 b- b•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
; Y" }) B% O  U; V8 ^+ K; v/ \- u•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
; z# C! K4 p# H- F( `/ l7 s- u) V" t•        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
5 `; n. _. Q' ~; h- W•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        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
: e& D1 ^) `3 N) I  m; ?4 {' G6 o& P•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
- @" _& M% E1 p- P, H* ?% M* Z" s•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
- F; `" Y4 g9 G•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
; i& e5 Z. t, D7 T/ h•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
' V6 E, l1 E. {8 I* g•        Program evaluation experience an asset
0 d$ |, V, @& ^0 Y0 E$ a* wTo Apply:
. y# |. J& ]! O# ?% I) tEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
. s& r; N9 P$ E' I* z2 }5 q# qc/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.
8 {4 n$ g7 y( {6 @  H# b/ `If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
( y. Y, c! Q( g$ p$ X- J3 @Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
* c) b$ U0 C; A# dThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
2 [, Q, A9 K( s( n•        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
$ K9 e8 R; d2 B4 `9 F: t* {Application Deadline:
6 c9 C" ?( X  }6 FJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm