Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
6 y8 B; R1 s" U) iFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
" Q" d0 c& _/ P" D' ^3 R0 H; QSEDI 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.
5 g$ u" g/ ~5 b$ qSEDI’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.
4 n: h( V8 y% s# h( y) ^  k, |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.
% J5 `& l) t  vAt 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.
7 Z5 g( H# X2 n3 C: e4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
! h; I2 f! s& V+ @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
" m# c2 u3 C& [; v# Q•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
5 L. r" f  `9 b# |9 r# J9 j9 z•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
5 ~, p1 C% H% \; B•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
/ v+ C: G2 b' r0 \# ]# I•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
$ p! n) g$ ?* V/ C* _•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
+ f) O' a; y7 W, E' \( \•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
1 O, t" f4 }. P5 w3 l+ C4 q•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
6 B2 |" V2 a6 e) S* z1 _•        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
" l# Y# Y) t" w6 M  n7 U/ R! J/ Y•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
$ O7 r' `' ~1 X$ COther Activities:
1 v- K3 E$ L& W•        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
+ d" e2 m1 y% _5 Z•        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
6 x# N# ~1 b* X6 U. s; n( xPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
  ?' s7 y1 {+ M•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
& c0 I) {0 i/ B- o! g" k) y6 v9 j•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
' Y/ [! u( L/ D5 h+ z% y, s, o6 F•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
& K5 K) @" c( |. W7 t* V•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
& q3 J) J/ O  {5 t•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
! ]5 U7 k1 `- q* [( h•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
) w: p3 v5 l+ S' K9 d% d5 }•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
  f- q3 C- @2 w" E( K•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
% y3 E# _) o9 x•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
( e, J! }# R4 }1 \) g& K* \5 v•        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
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
2 h. w8 g, n, O9 J8 P3 q' t- f8 a•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
" V. \7 p% j) q# e* mc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
) h6 X0 w2 s4 [8 V1 ~No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
- D8 a" `' l# }5 E& |8 DWork Term:
- j& |9 p+ v- SThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
" M1 v( ^8 E$ V# g4 [+ qApplication 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.
* K# v* L! z; F•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
; @+ Y1 B; z3 y5 z3 OJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm