Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
. V3 ~1 w1 ?; b, {Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
/ N2 C8 G7 Y3 ~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.
SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
SEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
$ k" P- Z7 B2 Y1 E3 t8 W  vIn 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.
, {. o* a. \7 qAt SEDI / CCFL:
3 p! G5 M. @+ c+ [( ^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.
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.
SEDI is staffed to:
•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
8 S0 e4 x' S! E; q# Y$ Y. p•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
2 v% p4 P* Q" ]: U- z/ K•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
7 s% @: O! P+ ^' c/ I4 a•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
+ V5 s$ ?/ I& \9 y•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
# x  U3 F* P% n8 Y- X; ^* `Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
& v# G+ V( H6 L6 r( u+ j) R•        Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc)
; U" y& r. T$ O/ Y•        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
8 j$ w6 B4 J/ D+ D$ W' Z•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
" c  k" `( f) U+ ]) GOther Activities:
•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
( E3 m5 e- l9 Q7 c& ]! u•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
0 j/ I: i, }  M# Q•        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 [) {/ Q* g: k" g* c) E" P, B" O•        Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning
& \5 D% ]8 u+ aPrimary Qualifications:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
1 T+ B* g% q" T+ Q7 y! @- W( u•        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
•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
! t( L" O# G# d/ i7 o•        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
2 K8 r# }5 b; e( w) }+ X•        Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc
* `  b/ I- P" J3 L/ @•        Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education
! Z! Z9 j+ [  z- Y•        Content / curriculum development experience
8 W2 Z1 }% t4 U; M0 U2 L•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
•        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
4 U" R* O# \5 u- k! g5 dTo Apply:
3 k; u+ J. c' O5 W; `3 N& Z" zEmail 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.
  l$ f" \0 S9 v( zIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
3 G) f0 f$ M+ h4 X/ j8 F  ]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:
- ~7 O: `" k+ d4 d* V" D# ^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.
( m3 Y6 l* R7 f•        Attachments: Resume and References
: Z$ u' F' {+ C8 M# x5 ^+ FApplication Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm