Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
6 u0 G9 E: S% R0 B0 HFinancial 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.
SEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development.
, E6 z4 U, Y# |3 h" K4 {/ m( u' ASEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
7 B9 P! M/ @# o: [( u4 tSEDI’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:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
- h/ i  b/ s( n6 e1 I2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
- M* u4 L" S6 p$ [% y4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
3 z' B# h2 n4 a2 k" v5.  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
•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
- L& o! n! D/ l  }, |•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
1 l& s4 D; F3 j•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
& T1 J& n5 m' s; F•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
: k, V% V9 k$ p, o•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
0 ?$ n" H3 T' i* u, W+ R: {# ~Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
; i" f: ^3 @  U  Q; s•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
% Q, ~" k* ]1 d" p$ @9 y( E•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
( j  H% V0 w& y0 M. l' V' `•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
7 Z, V  h4 ~6 I•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
8 |$ m; E1 x2 O9 t6 @•        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
: j9 d! z4 ?3 L! Y) }# E•        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
# p) E% _8 C0 ?# NPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
4 W$ W9 d( \2 l0 R5 Z3 t•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
- z0 |( |5 w; d0 X( u•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
1 }" \, ?7 `( z- z6 ~5 D$ t0 L, u•        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 N! G$ b5 v# h+ [* }•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
; L% f$ y3 h  C1 D( A7 ~•        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
; R, q) L3 v6 s& Y" t& e& R5 K•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
' D! K, J- o/ W2 P" e! V•        Excellent organizational skills
* h5 m0 W$ _" P2 g" C•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
•        Policy research skill set is an asset
7 Z, f+ V5 M1 c& Y•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
3 D1 O7 H& b( H4 [8 l; o•        Program evaluation experience an asset
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
5 B; C' Y+ g2 i; N" ?' ic/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.
' E6 g8 ]0 {/ ]If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
; _% V0 D2 G' y' s$ d1 Q3 HWork Term:
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
( g" F( Q; g: N, o* FApplication Format:
The Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
- b9 h8 c( q# ^" c7 \5 q1 Y•        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
- |, f1 _# g2 }* m5 j1 VApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm