Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
1 Y- r; t0 Q. \% gFinancial 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.
- D; F5 s: f; P1 Q3 SSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
, x/ A4 F2 ~& J4 dSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
9 v5 m- ]- w3 C9 t2 o7 T- ZSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
: Z/ p5 Z: n& w9 W4 B, wIn 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.
+ q+ }$ ?! N) c! T$ q1 `At SEDI / CCFL:
. |) w. Q- ]2 c1 ]1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
( r# c* n6 F2 I0 T  H% _/ C2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
; Y! g2 V/ S8 L! E/ U) H, a! d3.  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
•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
5 t2 M0 A/ B0 e1 H) b0 H! Y•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
" L* R! y$ g* Y+ B/ I•        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
6 @, f9 t$ B8 E, _- r/ ?% K( Z•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
8 e6 N% _- W) c, w/ t; B•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
7 ?& r) [6 J# M' |- \•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
3 y9 B+ Q; ?) {# z4 i9 K" T. I) Y•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
/ e3 O' H3 R# V8 }( ~& jOther Activities:
: _) z2 |0 d% i/ t- D/ X•        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
* _5 p( M8 C& X8 n; x$ r•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
, T6 }6 g+ o5 X9 Q: v•        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
. T: T, Q5 K3 O- o: d( f& rPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
5 B" L$ ?+ N2 N- \/ w9 E: O•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
; h- t, E# P$ P) U$ ]! d* T8 B6 ]: W•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
5 S$ z  L1 G! F: q& g# I/ Q( m* k+ Z•        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
) d) g  m3 y, B5 B; n3 ?  T  O2 F•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
' I- o5 z- ?1 x7 d•        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
; `# L0 P$ W4 w! G6 j' s6 s$ @•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
0 e3 R0 j- Q# g* M* P. s•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
. o# y$ k. w0 ]' S" ?•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
* ?: z8 j& Q! i•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
( h0 W0 |* T4 g" V) q& Q& k•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
, J# n6 h6 [- n0 Z7 ~4 jTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
0 y2 @$ }6 S4 Ac/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.
' [( ]2 z/ |  r2 y( _If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
. ^5 K* u1 g# u; G* R6 h# j# ^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:
3 ?4 ^# S+ b: v2 M2 e9 }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
# n' u9 k1 Z- L# R! hApplication Deadline:
2 ]' I, {& R% i; o# n" r" cJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm