Community Coordinator - Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

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POSITION AVAILABLETitle of Position Community CoordinatorTerm Full-time, 35 hours per weekLocation: Saskatoon, SK (home-based employment with regular visits to program sites)Start date: January 24, 2022Frontier College is a national, non-profit literacy organization that was founded in 1899. We work with children, teens, adults and families who need help to improve their literacy skills. We work with a variety of partner organizations to deliver volunteer-run, community-based programs across Canada. Frontier College is accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards program.Frontier College currently partners with schools and community organizations to reach children, youth, adults and families through homework support and tutoring programs in Saskatoon and surrounding areas. We are growing our work in the province through the development of new and diverse partnerships with communities and organizations. We are seeking a Community Coordinator to manage staff, programs, and the Summer Literacy Camps in Indigenous communities throughout Saskatchewan. This position will be part of a regional team responsible for community relationship building, logistics and planning, staff hiring and training, project delivery, administration, evaluation and reporting.Overall AccountabilityThis position is part of the Saskatchewan & Manitoba team and reports to the Regional Manager - Prairies. The Community Coordinator works both independently and collaboratively to carry out and promote the work of Frontier College in the province and has direct responsibility for project staff, camp counselors, interns, summer staff and volunteers.Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, promote, support, and evaluate literacy programming in Saskatchewan.
• Recruit, train, supervise, support, and manage volunteers, literacy interns, camp counselors and summer students to work in the community and other rural settings.
• Develop and support new and existing community partnerships.
• Assist in coordinating, delivering, and evaluating community-based conferences, special events, workshops and presentations.
• Assist with writing reports and manage annual program budgets.
• Coordinate and implement all logistics related to summer literacy camps including travel, training, food, housing, materials, shipping, etc.
• Assist with building strong relationships with camp communities and the development of camp delivery plans.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting camp staff recruitment and hiring process by scheduling and performing interviews, checking references, managing paperwork, etc.
• Support program administration, evaluation and reporting by collecting, receiving, compiling, and submitting results on a weekly basis during and after camp period.
• Support and liaison with camp counsellors’ teams throughout the duration of the project, community visits, weekly follow up calls, daily problem-solving, managing social media, etc.
• Provide general administrative support including phones, mail, supplies, filing systems, research, and other requests.
• Travel to rural and remote locations from time to is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of literacy, community development and social issues.
• Knowledge and experience working in community settings, with volunteers, community partners, and indigenous communities
• Able to think critically, solve problems and manage details.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Skills in volunteer management, partnership development, outreach, networking, workshop planning and facilitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, etc).
• Organized, able to manage multiple tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced, lively and continually changing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Additional Assets

• Experience with travel to and/or working in remote locations such as FNMI communities.
• Welcoming, confident, and friendly manner, with excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Experience delivering training material and fostering a vibrant, inclusive learning environment.
• Highly committed and organized multi-tasker, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects.
• Possess passion for literacy, essential skills, and cultural diversity.
• Ability to maintain a healthy work/life balance

Compensation: We offer an attractive compensation package, excellent benefits and a chance to work in a supportive environment.Interested candidates should send resumé and covering letter to:Allie Karasiuk, Regional Manager – Saskatchewan & Manitoba @Closing date: January 16th 2022For more information about Frontier College visit www.frontiercollege.caWe encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve at Frontier College. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.Furthermore, we welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code.We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with theHuman Rights Code, theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, theOccupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.Application Deadline: 2022-01-16Expected Start Date: 2022-01-24Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• Yes

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