Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
! y+ i. E+ e0 c8 {# |# RSEDI 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- p/ s3 e8 [1 j0 n- zSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
7 J& N6 \5 h5 ?# U' m" c$ E$ USEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
' Y3 E- _. _4 i, q' ?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.
; u6 U+ i% q3 u# ~4 ^/ FAt SEDI / CCFL:
& i/ C" a2 i- w% D0 w! V1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
; T; l8 ?. _4 ?0 B8 t3.  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.
7 U. X* {! ?4 Q; H+ {SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
! l* e" [! b& Y, Y8 T& D" V1 H•        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
+ M# \8 \3 T$ C•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
& J; z$ r: k  x, `' {! \- o9 [& \•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
9 y$ I; _) d. ], T  H/ N6 G•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
! S* F: ~$ T' E  X: |, gPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
& k+ C9 f# C- u' L" S•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
! x( r: p1 p: t, J•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
" l& k; u5 S! w; e' h/ i* y•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
' T1 L: S3 x3 J•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
6 _/ M# _- u, Y# ~) y•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
4 U5 Z8 y/ t- R  }4 m, v! n•        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
, A1 K) T; \! c4 o  |% n•        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
, b& G4 R5 Z. V•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
' y' l" b' `* i; d4 C/ c•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
) Q9 l  {8 N+ u& R+ v' Z7 \•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
& X7 f9 A0 N- M2 y2 R6 m•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
- N- m8 u! R! X+ ~3 G  R•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
" H$ b8 Z! \0 ]- m•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
$ r! {) G) t) u- n! C•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
6 |0 Q# n1 N2 d•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
  D. F1 z# ]$ c! F•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
5 E7 F, ^& _. h3 V& X" |•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
, v( l( v+ e; I' H* Y•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
5 V2 h" X$ }% O- w) C' }! U5 [0 w•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
: p) L- n. u9 h/ |8 C- Wc/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.
9 M" p' x" t. E$ u. sIf 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.
Application Format:
8 Q6 N; C2 B( NThe 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.
& f8 ~, u. c5 ?7 v•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
0 e, D" |' i( {. ?5 d% GJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm