Winnipeg Rise Program Coordinator - Québec, Canada - Apathy is Boring

Apathy is Boring

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Québec, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

RISE Program Coordinator - Winnipeg

Application deadline:
Sunday July 16th at 5pm ADT

Position type:
full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours/week

Intended start date:
July 31st, 2023

Compensation:
range is $29-$30/hr

Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba

To Apply:
Please submit a resume

and a cover letter through our Careers Page, with attention to Jennifer Block, RISE Program Manager (West)
Why You'll Want to Work Here:

Apathy is Boring is a unique youth-led environment, driven by experimentation and challenging the status quo. This means that we value everyone's ideas and feedback at every level of the organization, and we're constantly open to listening, learning, and doing better. We are committed to supporting you in your role, and we work to create a genuinely caring and supportive work environment for all.

You might also like to know that we provide:

75% Employer paid group health benefits (starting after 3 months)-
4 weeks of vacation (2 weeks in December, and 2 weeks of the employee's choice)-
Flexible working hours: we say that 37.5 hours per week is the ceiling-
Perks like: phone & data plan being subsidized, weekly staff lunches
yes, even for remote staff, and flexible work-from-home arrangements-
Professional development stipend every year for continued learning and growth
About the

Position
The RISE Program Coordinator will report to the RISE Programs Manager, West
- and oversee 10 volunteers per 21-week cohort as well as 3 paid mentors.

The RISE Program Coordinator will oversee the local hub, lead & facilitate weekly meetings, support youth in cocreating & delivering a community project and build relationships with local community organizations.

This role will require someone who is an excellent facilitator, can multi-task in a fast-paced
- environment, has a strong work ethic, is connected to the community and has a background
- in building partnerships. The person for this position has to be available to work some
- evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Ambassador and Volunteer support (30%)
Work with a group of youth volunteers (Ambassadors and Organizers) between the

- ages of 18 and 30 years old

Recruit Ambassadors and Organizers, assist in training, coprepare duties and

- timelines, and track Ambassador and Volunteer hours

Support Ambassadors and Organizers, to plan, prepare, manage and implement a

- community project

Prepare and conduct outreach activities
Create and maintain relationships with community partners

Hub Coordination & Facilitation (30%)

Lead, prepare and facilitate inperson and or virtual weekly meetings
Assist in creating a space that is welcoming and accommodating to Ambassadors

- and Volunteers

Manage files, record systems, office supplies and inventory in line with internal

- policies and procedures

Keep up to date with other tasks and responsibilities outside of hub meetings
Coordinate logistics for weekly gatherings including food, childcare if needed and

- community partners to support full participation from youth volunteers

Budget Coordination (20%)

Manage budget for community project
Manage budget for office supplies, program materials, food orders, as well as
Ambassador and Organizer supplies
Track and file purchase receipts
Work closely with the Finance team to ensure budget deadlines and procedures are

- met and implemented

Communications Coordination (20%)

Manage social media accounts (FB, IG)
Work closely with the Communications team to ensure communications deadlines

- and procedures are met and implemented

What You Bring to the Role:

Strong facilitation skills; ability to lead group decision-making & team project management-
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport, build team culture & create 'brave spaces'-
Experience with volunteer coordination or management-
Demonstrated understanding of anti-oppressive frameworks, including knowledge of systems of oppression that affect young people in Canada, and openness to learning and embodying inclusive practices-
Willingness to learn and grow: you don't need to know everything or get it right all the time, but you do have to ask questions, admit mistakes, and commit to growingIf this sounds like it could be you, please apply If you're not sure if this sounds like you but you're really keen, please indicate in your cover letter why you think you'd be a great fit to grow into this role.

Accessibility and Equity Statement

Apathy is Boring is committed to recognizing, celebrating, and uplifting the diverse experiences that young people live everyday. It's critical that our staff team reflects the identities and experiences of the youth audiences we connect with daily. We encourage all qualified and curious applicants to apply, including and especially Indigenous people, Black people, and people of colour, folks in the