Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
+ I3 o3 E7 K9 |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.
1 j5 M0 ?8 K4 M* N5 S( ASEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
1 m7 U) U2 N% Q2 _" q% p: V  `( MSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
1 Q3 i( [" u1 c7 G0 y4 FSEDI’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.
7 @; a' R/ a) |4 d5 w4 d7 A, z) {3 NAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
4 u# ?/ v5 T; f. Y3 n2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
% a; e# ]. V" Y- a* ^4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
7 [9 j8 l5 N6 f) _6 oSEDI 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
•        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
, |9 C# ?1 b" v8 W  w/ e•        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
1 g' z& y! P8 w( f1 _2 |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
& e, i/ H3 y7 F( T8 }8 R•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
! T4 ?! _' a4 c3 R4 _6 R•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        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
/ B; u8 @  d: _. xPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
: l* x* x$ A5 S7 w1 o2 v4 L/ _•        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
& v% v5 p6 |8 O8 f& u! C! g" Q•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
% q0 s# F& Q1 J& ?•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
$ f3 y  A5 P# Z  V- V0 Q•        Excellent organizational skills
( D4 J8 Z3 H$ d  K2 w•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
+ M( m; v6 ^; q8 L' ]5 y% s/ o9 N. D. z•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
, o$ V2 L5 f8 i5 g3 t: ~4 v0 J•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
6 r* C- k9 O9 p* P: t5 }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.
) o8 q6 G) {. v; \0 HIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
* |8 O+ h9 S' L0 nWork 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:
•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
; e) r$ n. I% o4 l& p* p' [•        Attachments: Resume and References
3 p' ]1 o1 A* LApplication Deadline:
2 e8 D  Y$ E: a% R: ~8 oJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm