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.
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.
, C" `# i1 U; d5 g: e) L- j; g$ ~3 X7 sSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
5 A* C9 G7 t" S- f7 N' BIn 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.
4 C+ R2 {6 H4 ?# V3 ~At SEDI / CCFL:
- n  M! u" X; I5 ]) i( |; Q1.  We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
- M4 {% b: T' t7 f& G+ i2.  We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.
* G# U% M, _5 h$ t3.  We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.
4.  We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.
6 f+ v" d/ Q! x) O2 q' L$ E5.  We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
  m9 g1 f) y$ d+ Z, uSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada.
SEDI is staffed to:
7 u! A5 e5 J" c1 R. ]. e! ]•        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
0 Q, t$ a$ _! E* a•        develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
2 t+ T+ d  o( O' y•        partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
•        provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits
' b" A5 S- F1 A" W6 [•        work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses
3 r* K6 ]2 H1 ?- S) l% R•        to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada
& r! @, k# [! N7 n+ BPrimary Responsibilities and Activities:
•        Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
8 O4 r# e6 Z3 S# h* m( F•        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
•        Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
' f& M- p, r+ ^; x7 D$ `( J•        Working with evaluation and management information systems team
•        Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
Other Activities:
+ w& n4 P& b/ b2 j4 `$ P•        Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies
# n0 F" W2 _" W7 Y: F. `- ^•        Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners
5 i% l2 @3 O, d8 i6 c) G•        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:
•        Demonstrated group facilitation experience
•        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
% l% h& p$ [% ~/ [0 J0 C3 a- _•        Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams
) p; E! g3 }$ o# I3 ]: i. n•        Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals
+ \0 [7 y* C) m0 g8 j+ O# h% c•        Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
  s4 n9 [; {; Z5 S•        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
4 l# B. z0 z; L: C. {1 l. z7 f•        Content / curriculum development experience
! ]# x& r+ u# l9 P, N4 b6 @•        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
1 @! e0 Y! l! t% H•        Policy research skill set is an asset
; q, m  ?7 Y$ Z2 \+ y•        Marketing and communication experience an asset
•        Program evaluation experience an asset
/ E* _6 d( O) K4 z7 f* T' R6 BTo Apply:
- Z( I  b1 D' }6 _' {+ BEmail your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
3 q5 s! {- ~: ~$ {3 Y0 E# xc/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 u7 z& x7 `8 ]) u! ZIf you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
Work Term:
0 \4 t6 Q- [3 g+ T0 f$ Q5 a( `- LThis 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:
7 N  m* @' P  X- |6 ~•        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
Application Deadline:
July 29th 2011 at 5 pm