Soop & Summerbridge Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - Mennonite Central Committee

Mennonite Central Committee

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg - remote considered

Applications due: 29 Mar, 2024

Job Synopsis

This position gives national leadership to the SOOP and Summerbridge programs in Canada.

The assignment requires approximately 2.5 days per week, with accountability being to the MCC Global Service Learning (GSL) Director, based in Akron, PA.

Job Details
Salaried Employee -Part Time at 0.5 FTE

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to the philosophy of shortterm service/learning programs
Experience with public speaking and/or facilitating conferences and seminars
Ability to authentically represent the beliefs and values of Mennonite Central Committee while relating to participants, constituents, and partners
Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to antioppression principles
Ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred

Previous experience working with MCC programs
Familiarity and previous engagement with Anabaptist churches

Key Responsibilties

Major Responsibilities:_
50% Administrative
40% Relationship Building/Networking
10% Education/Training

Tasks:

Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public
Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use their gifts within the local faith community

Administrative (50%)

Receive volunteer evaluations of their service experiences and provide feedback to provincial/regional MCCs, host congregations and MMN, as required
Together with the provincial MCC offices, identify new work locations within Canada
As necessary, assist provincial and regional MCC staff in identifying and organizing congregations to host volunteers
Work together with MMN in the continued development of the program. Learning tour of SOOP sites
Respond to special requests that come to the SOOP program via the volunteers, provincial offices, or agencies

Relationship Building/Networking (40%)

Give national leadership to the Summerbridge program by coordinating the Summer Service Network, representing MCCC, its mission and beliefs to Summerbridge participants
Assist provincial and regional MCC staff in identifying contact people for the SOOP program within the province/region for the purpose of promotion of and recruitment for the program
Ongoing promotion and information resourcing about the program
Respond to invitations for speaking engagements or workshops and look for other ways to promote SOOP and other MCC shortterm programs (eg: meet with conference staff, pastors' groups, seniors' groups, etc.)
Participate in regular staff meetings, spending time in devotions and prayer with all in attendance

Education/ Training (10%)

Lead and organize an annual Summerbridge conference for participants with assistance from the GSL Administrative Assistant
Other duties as assigned
Contact/Relationships:_

Initiate extensive contact to influence SOOP applicants. Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to assist with the SOOP placement process. Knowledge of MCC, good customer service and the ability to effectively communicate with applicants is important. Monthly contact with staff who work with Summerbridge in each province.

_Supervision:
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No supervisory responsibilities.

_Complexity/Competencies:
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Interacts with various levels of personnel (applicants, provincial staff, partners, etc.). Requires good verbal and writing skills, good relational skills. Requires a high level of enthusiasm needed to promote programs. Ability to facilitate and lead the annual Summerbridge Conference, including seminars and presentations.

_Independent Action:
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This position requires a self-motivated individual, able to prioritize and take initiative independently, as well as work within a team.

Major program decisions and direction are made in consultation with GSL Director.

_Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
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This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The incumbent will be required to share information and promote both the SOOP and Summerbridge programs with applicants, provincial staff, partners and constituents.

_End Result:
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Serves the needs of the organization in placing SOOP participants and in providing leadership to the Summerbridge Program.

Challenges
Occasional overnights;Work requires healthy boundaries;Large geographical scope;Diverse group of stakeholders;Occasional evening and weekend work

Start Date
01 May, May 2024

Salary Details

Base salary:
$26,007.5. based on 0.5FTE

Benefits
MCC Canada (MCCC) has a Group Benefit plan which is paid by MCCC, it includes; Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, The Long Term Disability (LTD),