Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
! o. g' F; o: m& Z: D/ m5 KSEDI 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.
SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
5 g1 k- W7 G* F* |' GSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
  ?: h6 m- N( q- f9 wIn 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.
At 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.
  B7 H! q1 c& V4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
# P, j4 ]2 c) W( r5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
- |+ f7 I8 S1 i3 {SEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
( H% m' o: Y/ G/ mSEDI is staffed to:
, s; J7 \0 s9 U8 V& c8 k•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
% w5 p4 w+ Z; k  k5 o3 H3 g•        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
% N4 F& `! t/ L4 N•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
7 E$ j) z+ w+ a5 q8 l! F4 x1 Z" `•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
0 j& Z$ ?& N4 ^, w! [0 o$ V, H% |•        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
•        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
* |$ b  h% @6 M- x* N: u•        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
3 e6 h9 A$ K7 |4 h•        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:
+ {2 ^" b. u0 W* E+ ?" A0 R•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
, @8 N) e* K8 [' F* {2 _+ R•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
% M  o5 i  B- m. i/ U+ H" p, c•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
/ }7 B8 w. T, _1 [* t9 z8 R0 G•        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
0 ^  k, I- A# u6 u2 f9 F•        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
' I/ b) _, v/ O' {! J. D•        Content / curriculum development experience
6 y; d3 ^; o( t8 L" H  }7 k/ A•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
2 p$ X% H2 \  R4 Z1 |5 n•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
/ x" T/ l' |6 I3 M8 m- y. n, t0 s•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
# u! @0 E% J3 J0 N( d( x& W0 A0 FTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
& L6 L8 n9 }! B# y1 nc/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.
- W* Y2 `4 l: `8 t: X' }8 }If 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:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
" W! p0 \% ~% r) Y# H. P•        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
  X+ h; W( y4 F8 T" E1 D0 f6 CApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm