Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
  D- h6 U% N. n, |8 a5 |Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
' q& J* V; J/ C" E: TSEDI 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.
" T- ?  X: d. c+ z+ Q1 G/ r7 r# MSEDI’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.
! ?$ p5 f5 b8 @8 M/ ?+ [+ zAt SEDI / CCFL:
3 v6 b2 A. p4 l# N* Z( q1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
* ]# s/ z* `9 _6 Y- H$ r2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
% }3 N) P* l4 A3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
! B8 b0 n& m% G4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
7 R( ]( R# t6 J3 P# ?. \SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
, t6 t8 P# @( K; aSEDI is staffed to:
) g1 E$ ]" b5 J1 s) W3 ~•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
9 Q+ J/ q- Q, @•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
, K. D0 a( @, F' X2 A•        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
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
& O+ A& Q; O6 X$ [$ F0 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
+ Q' w( z1 L: s8 m5 B•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
$ }# s$ S6 w2 ^; S: P2 p1 BOther Activities:
9 L0 E1 [8 g: k7 I0 W: r•        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
* D$ f/ }9 b2 |: V7 W0 e: B•        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
, A2 P8 q9 J2 n•        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
& K7 Z6 s: L2 v. R8 @5 w4 }2 w•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
; j0 [8 x( ^" V) u•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
9 |/ U1 K, m- V6 T2 H% Z$ S•        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
•        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
•        Excellent organizational skills
3 f/ ]/ D' j0 a•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
9 C+ w/ ^9 J' WEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
; X" l. [4 Z# L; p# [  l8 Yc/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# Q- x: t0 ?* F+ TIf 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.
8 o# D" W9 v) f& a- sApplication 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.
•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm