Community Coordinator - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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POSITION AVAILABLE Title: Community CoordinatorTerm: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)Location: Work from Home Office with regular, travel required across Winnipeg, MB and surrounding areas.Employment Start Date: November, 2022Application Deadline: October 19, or ongoing until position is filledWhy Literacy Work with purpose at Frontier College. Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country.Literacy changes everything.Frontier College is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives.We 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.We acknowledge that our work takes place on and in collaboration with Treaty 1 Territory, the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples. We acknowledge that Manitoba is located on the Homeland of the Metis Nation.The opportunity: Frontier College currently partners with schools, community organizations, and IndigenousCommunities to reach children, youth, adults and families through after school reading circles, homework clubs, 1-to-1 tutoring, family literacy workshops, reading tents, and summer literacy camp programs in Winnipeg 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 organize contract staff and support the delivery of a range of programs, including core year and summer activities across various communities in Manitoba.This position will work from a home based office but will be required to travel to project sites regularly. Mileage will be reimbused for all travel to and from project sites. This position will work both independently and as part of a larger team across Manitoba and Saskatchwan. This position will be responsible for community relationship building, logistics and planning, staff hiring and training, project delivery, administration, evaluation and reporting.Main responsibilities and major duties:

• Coordinate, implement, promote, support, and evaluate literacy programming in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
• 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.
• Support literacy programming through community visits, weekly follow up calls, daily problem- solving, managing social media, etc.
• Travel to rural and remote locations from time to is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Attributes and Requirements

• 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
• Experience working with 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects
• Possess passion for literacy, essential skills, and cultural diversity
• Ability to maintain a healthy work/life balance

Working with Frontier CollegeSalary: $44,300 per yearHours of Work: 35 hours a week between Monday – Friday. Some evening and weekend work will be requiredIn addition to your salary, you will benefit from:Paid time off:

• -15 vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated

-Plus: paid time off during our seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day-Plus: half-days off before a statutory holiday (start your long weekend early!)-Plus: generous and compassionate wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events

• Flexible work hours, remote work options (in consultation with your supervisor)
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package after probationary period
• Employer-matched contribution to defined contribution pension plan. Eligible to enroll after one year of employment.
• A work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun
• Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); Green Team; Internal Skills Development; and more.

• Connect with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide trainings and learning.

Ready to join our team Please email your cover letter and resume to:Allie Gensiorek, Regional Manager – Manitoba and Saskatchwan –Subject Line : Community Coordinator Application – [Name]No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.For more information about Frontier College visit www.frontiercollege.caWe 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 the Human Rights Code, theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $44,300.00 per yearBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

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