Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

又见炊烟

SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
* B# W4 `' ?: `8 OFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
( J# D9 Q! [. ~: h! \( e4 _4 |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.
8 B, k" P# C* v% `9 J' ?8 r/ u) K; R3 WSEDI’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.
8 ]0 g/ k# Z% O( p- N9 M6 @SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
  C, ?1 F: ]* C5 U: _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.
% k# b* P, r1 q" tAt SEDI / CCFL:
2 p. [3 T6 K4 h3 k) M8 e1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
8 S2 \* A- j, H3 ~7 n$ I2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
; u) _  B: N1 `! u3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
. @2 V9 y; O/ H5 ^4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5 Z/ s3 r4 C4 ^# i9 a1 f. F$ u5 i5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
) _. O: ]. ?: `! q& OSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
8 W; @6 D% }8 _1 \: @3 ?; A•        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
9 {& f( P1 ?5 L7 x) s# Y•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
; ]$ C3 q' Y6 s% k4 r•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
" C$ ]  _3 L! t% q9 m, n•        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
•        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
1 j" c  R, U) ~( b2 h* ]•        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
2 W$ b: S* ^- @8 f- J# u( c4 U) P# kOther Activities:
4 u5 l$ |( S, m6 K) C( ^/ J•        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
1 h6 }% U3 y/ U•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
+ m2 ~$ p6 r1 U4 G" 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
/ ]% B- ^! [& {( Z0 @7 a6 }Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
  j3 e! R! v2 F•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
+ o5 R4 o( ~! R3 c•        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
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
/ E' A* a! U+ a& {9 C0 r•        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
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
  N; V  Y' Z. z: r* Q: I* c•        Excellent organizational skills
& P* q  [. }1 e9 x* i4 u  P& ]9 f•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
' _: A; V+ S' ^. v* C; n; b( f•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
# @' T8 D# {" c% L3 ~c/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.
3 K# D, e# Q# x0 U5 kIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
6 A& I9 P% P& gThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
, }' y- X( A2 A, q5 A# h, D% `Application Format:
! W* V$ f3 s: }9 J& ~The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
" M" W3 o) q- q1 N4 @7 T•        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:
  D' \' N8 f4 L3 H9 C$ m. M8 W! PJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm