Education Coordinator - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

About the Calgary Stampede Foundation

The Calgary Stampede Foundation provides young people with opportunities to discover and pursue their passions through programs like The Young Canadians School of Performing Arts, Calgary Stampede Showband, Band of Outriders and Calgary Stampede Showriders.

These programs teach valuable skills and allow the opportunity to perform around the world. The Stampede's state-of-the-art Youth Campus offers best practice learning, training, and performing facilities for these programs.

About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community.

Exemplifying the theme We're Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community.

The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community.

We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

The Calgary Stampede Foundation supports youth of Alberta by providing dynamic programming and inspiring spaces to enhance their leadership skills, personal growth, creativity, and education.

Our vibrant and welcoming campus connects arts, heritage, and education. Working with community leaders and philanthropists to ensure out western legacy is preserved for future generations.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community.

The Calgary Stampede is committed to hiring the best educational talent.

The role provides professional development and leadership opportunities, a variety of unique projects, program design experience, connections to the education and broader community, and the opportunity to impact students and teachers across the city.

The Education Coordinator will help to continually improve the Calgary Stampede Foundation programs, developing strong youth for a stronger community.

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_Note: The closing date for this opportunity is: Tuesday, May 23rd_

Scope of Position

Reporting to the Manager, Youth Education Programs, the Education Coordinator is a member of the Calgary Stampede Youth Achievement Team.

The Education Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the OH Ranch Education Program, education events and experiences and office administration.

The position will also provide ongoing support for all educational programs, including Youth Poster Competition, Stampede School, Sam Centre Education and Journey 2050.

Attributes

Detailorientated and ability to set priorities, balance demands with multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Motivated, selfstarter with a strong ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment with educators, volunteers and staff.
Passion for sharing the Calgary Stampede Values and programs with community.
Creative and entrepreneurial, energized to create or catch a vision and bring it to life.
Values working with partners to advance opportunities for students and community.
Collaborative and communicative, integrates ideas and builds consensus to find solutions.
Tenacity, enthusiasm, drive for results, and continuous improvement.
Enjoys a variety of projects and can prioritize in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
Has a learnercentered, communityfocused, progressive approach to education.
Curious and love sharing that curiosity with young people.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Coordination and Operations

Coordinate the operations of the OH Ranch Education Program.
Scheduling of classes and facilitators
Nurture positive relationships with teachers, principals, students, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and other key stakeholders in the community.
Giving and receiving feedback from fellow coordinators to improve practices.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the educational programs helping to root the Stampede's education programs as leaders in the community.
Develop and coordinate events and experiences in collaboration with the Education Team
Support the continual development and acquisition of program material and resources.
Lead the database management, program material development, reporting, and participant communications, with support from the education team.
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