Outreach Specialist - Toronto, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary Rate:
$41,750 - Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location: 365 Bloor Street East, 18th Floor, Toronto Ontario M4W 3L4

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type:
Salaried Full Time Contract (Contract end date March 2024)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date:
June 26, 2023

Deadline to Apply:
June 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark Join our passionate Employment & Community team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The role will focus on entrepreneurship awareness, education and support for women.

The Outreach Specialist will outreach and support delivery of entrepreneurship skills training services across the province of Ontario, provide the tools, opportunities and wrap around support to women to enhance their entrepreneurship skills and understanding.

The Outreach Specialist will build capacity with various stakeholders to better understand entrepreneurship paths and support women to access and consider entrepreneurship as a viable and potential option and for existing women entrepreneurs, offering further supports.

In this role, you will:

Develop and administer surveys, managing data collection of statistics and outcomes
Input, maintain and update member information and outcomes in a timely manner for data collection
Consult with team members, community partners and participate in program advisory as needed
Ensure selfmanagement of program targets related to the program delivery and outcomes; complete and maintain data as per the YMCA quality standards
Connect with participants and other services and resources as required, brokering services wherever relevant; seek to create and maintain partnerships with relevant service agencies through community outreach and marketing
Update and create resources, such as program curriculum, portals, online and printed guides as needed
Provide awareness, training and opportunities related to entrepreneurship, both in person and online, offer training seminars to include an overview of processes needed by women to make an educated choice in regards of entrepreneurship.
Facilitate information sessions introducing and include regulations, options and essential skills needed for entrepreneurship.
Conduct extensive outreach to create and facilitate networking opportunities locally, regionally and nationally as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

University degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in Education, Career Planning, Employment Counselling, Social/Community Work or other related field or equivalent experience
Experience working with participants on onetoone and groups as needed
Excellent editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear and compelling communication
Experience with outreach activities and strategies, including community engagement, group facilitation and presentations
Ability to network build and maintain relationships
Experience with creating and facilitating presentations; leading virtual and in person education webinars, as well as hosting focus groups is required
Knowledge of entrepreneurship an asset
Ability to conduct research and conduct literature reviews
Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

Learn more in our strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records