Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
7 Z' ~. @+ K( E5 j" K- }0 [. AFinancial 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.
  h- V# x3 l; S6 u3 O* _SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
: p  a! W2 }7 m' I: `0 {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.
1 Q3 @' G9 G7 w& ZAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  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.
5 T9 E" k/ g' j4 u  o0 b& d5 ?4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
% x; R5 n" h' G# S* T/ N7 t7 k8 o5.  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.
7 |- {7 T* T5 f! D% m: L8 ?* _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
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
: Y, E1 o; d, e5 g4 xPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
' g& S* ?+ X) z3 V& \•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
% h/ d: f6 |, |$ Q4 s•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
' A4 M* [8 C3 Y2 j2 v6 D1 h4 L. `•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
' b9 ]9 f! j( N6 m•        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
•        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
•        Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports
; [* @% y! h% Q% t•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
1 C# q' p! B. o, t2 Z6 {& GPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
: z9 U9 n, @! r7 E•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
  ^3 R" C- G; R; o4 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
% p! g+ |. t& i•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
* F5 B. A  E: k$ ?. c$ e; a•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
4 m* \. |/ \- _# U•        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
# I7 K# i6 O7 b•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
; O2 U% j. l, |( {  Z" w! X9 x6 V•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
0 x8 C% F- q% }5 J& h+ U6 r! x•        Policy research skill set is an asset
; V( i1 W6 M8 }" R# N•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
+ G" v4 Y' l8 l+ i7 Gc/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.
. ^: a: l+ x% wIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
) s- X" f' |, }3 F# Z* y2 fApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
8 N6 f1 S) I8 ?( f& q8 Z# k•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
& H! a% V* Y, j' J6 ~1 A•        Attachments: Resume and References
, P5 ?7 i1 a6 L7 M1 O! SApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm