- Provide hands-on tech support to people learning to use their computer or other smart devices in their home or at the CNIB Office.
- Assist in the delivery of in-person and virtual technology trainings and demonstrations.
- Conduct evaluation calls with clients who have received iPhones through our Phone It Forward program.
- Assist in the Smart Life Centre (formerly Shop CNIB) with product demonstrations and sales Recreational Programs.
- Support the promotion and delivery of virtual recreation programs offered by CNIB including scheduling guest speakers, developing games and activities, and hosting virtual events.
- Assist with the delivery of July's Summer Fun Day Camp and August's Life After High School Orientation in Halifax (accommodations provided).
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- Experience with learning, using, and teaching various user-focused technologies.
- Experience developing events or programs for youth or seniors is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and superior interpersonal skills.
- Portray the appropriate professional image.
- An active member in the blindness community (ideally).
- Experience developing and hosting events for children or seniors.
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations.
- Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to work to concurrent and/or conflicting deadlines.
- Highly flexible and able to respond to new tasks.
- A driver's license is preferred (though not required) if the candidate is not living with sight loss.
- Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
- Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
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Community Recreation Coordinator - Charlottetown, Canada - CNIB Foundation
Description
Community Recreation Coordinator
Full Time, Temporary: 8 weeks (Canada Summer Jobs)
Charlottetown, PEI
Reports to: Executive Director, CNIB Maritimes
Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.
Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.
We're looking for a mission-driven Community Recreation Coordinator who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.
Your Impact at CNIB
Requirements
Who you are:
Eligibility
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:
Benefits
Be Part of Our Mission
If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.
Closing date: June 7, 2024
Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.
Working Together for Change
Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
Learn more about our mission here.