Project Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Mission Possible

Mission Possible

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position type:
Two year
contract, part-time (24 hours/week), hybrid flexibility

Start date:
May 6th, 2024 (flexible start date can be discussed)

Salary:
$24/hour

Benefits:

4% Vacation Pay
Extended health benefits
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Paid leadership coaching training and other professional development opportunities

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about developing and leading innovative social projects in the DTES? Mission Possible is launching a two year pilot project to better connect low-income individuals with government benefits.

The Project Coordinator will train and empower an outreach team of individuals experiencing barriers to employment to carry out this project, with support from an Outreach Assistant.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for training the outreach team, coordinating capacity building events and workshops, and developing partnerships with other organizations and social service agencies.

Key areas of Responsibility:

Lead the development of this pilot project's implementation and ongoing operations
Coordinate the training and work experience of individuals experiencing barriers to employment to successfully form an outreach team
Supervise the Outreach Assistant, who will be providing support with the outreach team's duties and responsibilities
Plan and coordinate the delivery of educational events and workshops on different benefits, financial literacy, and community resources
Oversee and report on project spending
Monitor and evaluate the project's measures of success
Write reports and share key outcomes from the project
Engage in communitybased knowledge sharing opportunities
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Programs
A passion for empowering people with an empathetic and supportive attitude
Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment
Experience working in social services or a nonprofit organization
Leadership or supervisory experience
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Creative problemsolving skills

Education and Experience:

Diploma or postsecondary degree in a related field (e.g. social work, sociology, psychology, community economic development) is an asset
Experience working in the Downtown Eastside community is an asset
Class 5 Driver's License is an asset
Or the equivalent combination of related skills and experience