RISE Coordinator, Calgary
Closing Date of Opportunity: November 5, 2024
Name or Organization: Apathy is Boring
Website: https://aisb.applytojobs.ca/programs/34121
Contact Email: hr@apathyisboring.com
Post Content: The Cause
Founded in 2004, Apathy is Boring is a national, youth-led non-partisan, charitable organization that supports and educates youth to be active and contributing citizens in Canada’s democracy.
The Opportunity
This winter we are resuming the RISE Program and will be hiring a Program Coordinator in each participating city. The Calgary RISE Program Coordinator will report to the RISE Programs Manager, West and oversee 13 youth volunteers to create, implement and evaluate a local community project. They will also oversee the local hub, lead & facilitate weekly meetings, coordinate volunteer schedules, support youth in co-creating, delivering and evaluating their 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. The coordinator will travel inside Canada 2-4 times per year with all expenses covered.
Supervisor
Rise Manager West
Work Mode
Hybrid (must be based in Calgary)
Wage
$29-30 per hour based on experience
Horaire et contrat
Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Responsibilities
Ambassador 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, co-prepare duties and timelines, and track Ambassador hours
Support Ambassadors and Organizers, to plan, prepare, manage and implement a community project
Create and maintain relationships with community partners
Manage and resolve conflict as it arises
Support and Mentor Ambassadors in becoming leaders
Create and maintain relationships with Ambassadors, including individual check ins
Coordination & Facilitation (30%)
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, in-person meeting location, transportation support, and community partners to support full participation from youth volunteers
Design, plan and facilitate weekly meetings to support program curriculum and deliverables
Support program and organization evaluation through documentation, reporting, and staff and department meetings
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
Create engaging content and grow social media following
Create and maintain community partnerships
Requirements
1-2 years experience coordinating or facilitating youth or community programs.
Experience in leadership roles or capacities
Experience with anti-oppressive practices and creating safer and braver spaces
Knowledge of local youth issues and aware of community and city’s needs and resources
Excellent written and oral skills in English
Excellent knowledge of computer and spreadsheet/word processing software including G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Qualities and Attributes
Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport through active listening
Observant and respectful of youth’s varying needs and lived experiences
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Self-motivated and takes initiative
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Demonstrated wide degree of creativity
Assets
Post-secondary education in Humanities or Social Sciences, or training and work experience in relevant fields is an asset
Experience developing and facilitating workshops an asset
Excellent communication skills in French an asset
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEW (GROUP)
Group Interviews with 4 candidates from cities across the country
Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
SECOND ROUND INTERVIEW (INDIVIDUAL)
Interview Length: 30 minutes
Application deadline: November 17th, 2024 11:59pm EST
Starting date: January 13th, 2025
We thank everyone for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity Statement
At Apathy is Boring, youth engagement is key to our work, work that is made much stronger when it benefits from the experience, knowledge and wisdom of people from equity denied communities. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who have lived experience as a member of historically underrepresented communities.
Accessibility Statement
Throughout the hiring process, Apathy is Boring is committed to provide for an accessible recruitment process and should candidates require, will provide accommodations at each step of the way. Candidates can request accommodations without disclosing their disability, and if selected will be provided the support necessary for their full integration and inclusion.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Apathy is Boring collects candidate and demographic information in the management of candidacies and our ongoing work to understand the communities we work with. All information collected will be kept confidential to only those with responsibilities for evaluating candidacies for vacancies. Candidates' information will be kept on file for one year, and should they at any point wish to have their information removed may do so upon request by writing hr@apathyisboring.com.
We thank everyone for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.