Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
+ p5 m9 W: l' U, u+ kFinancial 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.
0 ~' W: a4 Z6 H. i8 j  y1 lSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
* {, v3 N7 l  v/ O3 q8 JSEDI’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 c% W8 _! B6 j" @1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
9 B3 R* r3 R4 r2 K4 u2.  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.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
2 p% K' _8 k5 i9 [/ U5 F2 V% i•        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
7 e" ]  Y1 `: P. }•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
5 V  D* S: [) w•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
9 l2 {& T5 R. [3 t5 D8 ?6 }% [9 ?8 d" O•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
; l. A7 c( F% o6 w7 N•        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)
•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
- z6 Z- I& c! ]•        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
* G2 D3 `4 i( |, _4 p) ]Other Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
$ A4 I0 u, d# R•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
* y9 b- d. \7 M+ I6 }•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
- I. t( V0 N% ]1 N  Q. _! I6 j•        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
* W5 j3 N" C: h•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
: g" S- Q2 F6 t8 A+ |/ 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
& T1 V  j+ u6 _1 J4 q5 G•        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
: z+ }; {4 x- U9 q* X, ~( y•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
  n* y: ^9 G! ]) [( _4 ?•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
5 t  w/ \* o  E" oTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
+ P. ~: P) x. u! e9 jc/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.
: P5 n7 J" x: o' `If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
- q3 B, b3 ?# v" i( i" iThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
) C  q4 T" ?" |  H  rApplication 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.
/ @( O2 o  ~9 R& l•        Attachments: Resume and References
! x9 x4 F9 B$ r& R9 g, dApplication Deadline:
  G# w5 R; F& |3 b8 c+ {8 `July 29th 2011 at 5 pm