Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator

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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
Financial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
' B+ V; U( [7 XSEDI 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.
( l6 h% \1 N& r. P! nSEDI’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.
, X3 g2 p* R- I& {* Z& ?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.
. }2 |" E5 z  @* t& UAt SEDI / CCFL:
1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
) u8 u% u" y8 w3 n; [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:
! n' A1 V$ h2 ^2 d) c* |•        conduct socio-economic market and policy research
  Y! C; O9 R: D- r' u2 x" N+ u•        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
•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
2 k' H/ }- M7 ~4 X; ]0 X8 G•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
' t% |+ a, H" {3 A- u•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
2 ?, ?* P( z; i: t3 ^8 ]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)
: _( i. V3 a" ]0 Z. H•        Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
3 l& ?- E3 n: R: P  d•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
& n$ ^! G8 S) l8 n9 P% N  ^- I" K•        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
& ?( R% n: u( h% m' s1 E. M6 R. P" n•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
0 c" @( W8 v& f) r1 f" g•        Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting
+ d) F" F* v) C% R/ O; F5 o6 M•        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
1 A# \& e# ^: z5 Z9 F7 GPrimary Qualifications:
" a+ d( Z/ r7 `& l•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media
6 o. V0 Y) R/ d8 t•        Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
•        Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
1 I  Z7 R8 v  k" `+ V•        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
: V( C  Y) Q* D+ L2 Z6 c5 H  z•        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
1 a1 t# l! r: K2 Z1 J•        Content / curriculum development experience
•        Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
3 I' s$ J$ K$ r, W& ^•        Excellent organizational skills
0 x, ?6 T6 @: b" @& n5 T1 D•        Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc.
% R& C! Q3 w, r. `/ T  Y4 M•        Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
- J4 `0 l# a) ^' m•        Policy research skill set is an asset
" H; w. m+ ~& y8 K' n6 ]6 V% B; {•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
, Z; B. r- E! t•        Program evaluation experience an asset
% M. ~: o. R/ t* ~8 JTo Apply:
% {8 p  Y  v8 G- o1 w+ XEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
: U+ k0 `- O2 H$ e+ e$ `0 Dc/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.
1 T7 x7 s1 f6 F7 \! v& R& EIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
8 w- V1 ^, q6 Z% j% O0 E4 ~4 DThis 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.
4 W/ C1 U& O3 h: |( W9 m% R- z•        Attachments: Resume and References
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm