Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
& |) d& ]0 d2 x' }( G: 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.
& t) n1 Z$ p' kSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
6 B2 U, ]! s- f. K7 tSEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
2 y  I' X+ _1 C9 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.
At SEDI / CCFL:
: {2 g- G3 y3 I% m( x1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
2 c! x) I+ J! |1 c2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
, m3 B+ S" t0 c2 J1 l6 }3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4 _6 b: F. i+ z/ ?4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
" j) r! I1 N6 J% z8 r, SSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
0 x& H4 n: @# q* M  S5 P$ ESEDI is staffed to:
1 _4 _/ Z; n: t3 l+ o+ U8 E0 p; C  X•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
/ G5 h% T) u" T- }•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
: E- V: V7 g* Q+ j+ I% `•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
! ^. l6 k0 q" v* r& \8 h8 e•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
, \0 a7 f4 |4 ^•        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
6 K. D% ?4 f  e$ g: I) ~8 FPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
) {. D6 J' {; |# h! z* `$ [/ C•        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
% P. @5 \* w# u. s7 `7 u. W+ S•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
( Q3 a! S! g  W2 a9 v; q•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
, K' ~2 H2 e. gOther Activities:
' y( G# F5 e: x# i8 Y" p" @5 j6 r•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
/ Q$ o" |6 C, p& O& @•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
) Z8 S+ x$ T" F* ]•        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
5 y/ i+ V3 O; U% `3 S•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
4 @( h/ ]" P( l5 T: R, KPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
+ T6 L) {4 ]) l•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
( ~' U" f; z6 \0 W& b•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
5 O# f+ C) h4 z: `: ]& P  W0 _9 n•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
- H  j) e1 E: l) h2 {•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
9 n0 G! e, V3 @# q•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
7 Q6 Q# ?% v. ~7 P- [•        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
•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
•        Content / curriculum development experience
! V, B/ P1 e% J•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
9 S4 B3 T+ u# P0 @7 j•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
/ R3 C. s* ?6 I, V  {" Z•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
3 C; O: s5 R5 C1 r' ]4 kTo Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
3 |: q+ @5 Y8 M, Ec/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position
9 U: _5 T' q  c% w" u" L; N% [! N3 p; CNo phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
) j+ t* t0 G0 a1 g4 f) jIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
& y- u2 v; }. K' {6 EThis is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
% B: Y; d. k6 ^" D2 h7 G+ u. iApplication Format:
8 U8 ~$ y! Z/ w3 G; C+ dThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
4 c+ I/ H$ m0 _% L. R2 ^. g2 X•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
9 b5 F/ b& A- S' @' F& z: D* X•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
+ H" [" ^  ~( k* mJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm