Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
" U! F9 D) V" u2 _Financial 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.
7 A' T- M+ o! s7 r. jSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
: Q6 ^0 {( s) DSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
# z/ h% s. P6 w/ cSEDI’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.
6 {* \# c. _0 |! k$ UAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
  b! F$ Z$ \* L! W: [: l+ u: J8 H2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  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.
SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
7 r' ]  j6 I" z. G. LSEDI is staffed to:
% t" U9 T: }% `' w" I1 L3 M•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
1 c! h$ u/ I3 x& S5 t2 W•        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 {* T7 ^6 p; h0 I2 h•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
( G  d; X0 C! f& K/ X. w•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
, B( j# L0 T" c•        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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
7 u8 l& X3 g$ u8 P3 ]* ]* a) r5 m•        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
•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
Primary Qualifications:
: t" Q7 ]; j7 \9 N•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
' b0 o( Z* ?" J•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
+ t9 m" `+ [" ~& D  O/ A* l! O•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
  x7 n% d) S7 d7 O•        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
5 M) H; X! d' d% F+ U•        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
. ], m' s# w. e3 B: d5 x5 ?' H•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
  M5 t4 V" A/ G) k/ o•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
! T4 O' R$ S/ ?$ Y6 L•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
) i" n/ {; a1 v( u* G$ E•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
5 m5 [8 R% R0 c1 b4 F( d; N/ {4 g: G•        Program evaluation experience an asset
4 ~* x0 f7 k% d5 RTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
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 Z- D% T$ R4 F6 ~% M; g; pIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
* V% w8 H; H' m, F. l* rWork Term:
" n$ Z$ v2 w( Z2 e6 x, V4 jThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
Application Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
1 `* A6 C9 u0 F0 g( E2 a•        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
% T9 L+ A9 g# M/ QApplication Deadline:
; L9 I# U# |2 M* N% i4 ZJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm