Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
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 v, V0 {( r* n8 V7 ?  g4 K  p; C2 uSEDI’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.
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:
. `6 G# }# c8 g. w2 {  N1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
/ G% h4 F' P: ~3 z2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
8 R/ }" L& L* ]7 \, H3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
& ?: K, ~- }/ F. D7 ?& N) u4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
; r( Q. u  v) _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
( c0 B' |5 F0 w2 w" T•        act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
! v7 N9 ], a; r7 c, H! t; A- @•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
5 `: ?. V/ A* |+ i# j. I1 A•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
; u. ~5 v, U+ o  D•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
. A% f+ O# Q: ^4 L* f4 ~. u0 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)
7 J1 v# C, i. @3 u•        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
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
9 Q# U* Q+ h; T: @  gOther Activities:
3 W: c! t2 B- P5 ^2 l% v6 L2 W•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
5 E1 x! F2 D7 ~. Y" x•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
2 e& V( \: ?  @2 X  s•        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:
5 j: P, }- j2 H2 M: z( O•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
7 C. I; @# J7 W$ s1 F& s•        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
9 _0 c7 \# _2 {: {•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
6 k- A9 f" ~& Q+ w& m9 A# @# ?- O•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
6 f' @. a: X: I7 M- A•        Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them
0 r/ d  J) Z1 R) r+ w% a•        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
, o' j# [. \6 D8 Y- b$ c( O5 ^•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
6 Y4 M! d! M: y; Y7 r3 y1 c•        Excellent organizational skills
•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
6 W& j( b" N" J: }* h/ p7 E•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
( J5 O2 H/ F  B' ~•        Policy research skill set is an asset
•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
: B, }" J% i) \4 ?$ L1 K•        Program evaluation experience an asset
% B8 }4 O5 o% e4 u5 X  h7 iTo Apply:
) Q2 t# G  x0 UEmail 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.
7 C8 o- e9 s1 F# L: R, ~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.
6 P9 d" W$ r8 ?3 X; Y! u9 vApplication Format:
+ J: [) ?3 [/ r# [# pThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include:
" S6 A+ B$ w: G+ [•        A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
& _# N( n$ ]# x/ }9 j. |3 k•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm