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Two jobs available

Partnerships and Outreach Manager

Application deadline: May 18, 2022 (The interviews will take place as applications are received)

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment type: indefinite term

Work schedule : full-time—35 hrs/week (flexible and variable schedule)

Annual wage: $50,819 $ – $60,237 per year based on experience + 5% RRSP + phone plan + extended vacation days based on experience

Other information: bilingualism required (French and English)

Work address: 4545 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montréal (QC) + see volunteer camp list below

Organization Name: Chantiers jeunesse—www.cj.qc.ca

Mission: Chantiers jeunesse is a non-profit organization created in 1980 to promote community engagement among youth between 15 and 30 years old. Our mission is to foster the development of young, active, and socially engaged citizens while encouraging community development. Through our projects, young people increase their potential and gain new skills, all while discovering a new region in Canada or one of more than 35 countries. Chantiers jeunesse provides different ways for youth get involved and increase their potential!

Chantiers jeunesse believes that a diverse team is stronger. Applicants who identify as a member of a visible minority, ethnic minority, Indigenous, a person living with a disability and from the LGBTQI2S community are more than welcome to apply.

Job description: PARTNERSHIP AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR

In close collaboration with the whole team, the partnership coordinator will participate in the development and implementation of the outreach plan and will work to establish different partnership types. The three targeted partnership types are:

Hosting partners: in collaboration with the volunteer camps coordinator, promote the benefits of involving a group of young volunteers in their community projects to municipalities and NPOs.
Recruitment partners: in order to ensure our programs’ promotion and the specific support required for youth, it’s important to create partnerships across Canada with youth, newcomer and rural organizations, those helping youth living with a disability, people living below the poverty line and young parents as well as those working with Indigenous and LGBTQ2+ communities.
Financial partners: if needed and in collaboration with the finance committee, solicit private companies, foundations or governments.

In other words, the tasks will be :

Partnerships and Outreach Management

Identify the partnership type and geographic regions based on goals and strategic planning
Supervise outreach officers to ensure the implementation of the partnership strategy
Develop new partnerships or continue the process with current contacts
Negotiate partnership terms
Participate in various youth, engagement or target audience coalitions to share ideas and best practices
Review partnership results and revise partnership strategy

Visibility and Communication

Monitor outreach events
Work In close collaboration with the communications team
Represent the organization at promotional events
Attend networking events
Write reports and reviews
Prepare content and documentation for partners

Administration and Budget

Participate in the coordination committee
Support management in the development of funding or grant applications and reports
Management of the representation budget and partnerships.

Profile Required

Skills:

Practical, responsible and well organized (intrapreneurial management within the organization)
Self-sufficient and proactive
Great ability to communicate effectively
Detailed-oriented
Capable of working alone or in a team

Job Requirements

Have a degree in social sciences, community development, management or a related field, or relevant life experience
- Having real-life experience is an important asset. Chantiers jeunesse strongly values life expertise and will take into consideration the candidate’s lived experience instead of their formal education.
Have knowledge and concrete achievements in partnership development and management
Be fluent in written and spoken French and English

Other Conditions:

Understand the community sector in different Canadian provinces (asset)
Have representation and negotiation skills
Have intercultural experience (asset)
Possess a valid driver’s license
Be able to travel in Greater Montréal and for a few days on several occasions, elsewhere in Canada
Be available for a few evenings and occasionally on weekends

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and résumé to acbelibi@cj.qc.ca before 11:59 p.m. on May 18, 2022.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_Coordo_resume
LAST NAME_First name_Coordo_letter

We would like to thank all the applicants for their interest. The interviews will take place as applications are received.

Team Leader for Volunteer Camps

Number of positions available: 10

Application deadline: 24 April, 2022

Start date: to be discussed

Employment type: fixed-term contract

Employment length: 3 to 5 weeks (3 days training, 3 days pre-departure, 14 to 21 days with the group, 2 days post-mortem)

Wage: $735 per week + $30 a month for a cellphone plan

Other information: The camp leader is housed and fed during the actual volunteer camp

Work schedule: full-time during the actual volunteer camp with days off between camps

Work address: 4545 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montréal (QC) + see volunteer camp list below

The candidates must be available to lead at least one volunteer camp from the list below, but it’s possible to do more than one and to extend their contract.

Contract Description: Camp Leader for Volunteer Camps

Under the Volunteer Camps Coordinator’s immediate supervision, camp leaders will participate in a three days training session in the Montréal office with the whole camp leader team. They will lead one of the following volunteer camps:

Educo Canada, Mile House, CB | Chantier 18-30 years old | May 14 to Mai 29
Semer le présent I et II, Saint-Jean-Batiste, QC | Chantiers 18-30 years old | May 15 to May 29 and August 6 to August 20
Coopérative l’affluent, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | May 28 to June 17
Yukon Conservation Society, YT | Chantier 18-30 years old | June 27 to July 17
Sainte-Thérèse I et II, QC | Chantiers 15-17 years old | July 2 to July 23 and July 30 to August 13
Jardins Daniel Seguin, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | July 8 to July 21
Le Festif, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | July 16 to July 30
The Howl Experience, YT | Chantier 18-30 years old | July 18 to July 29
FaunENord, Chibougamau, QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | July 23 to August 6
Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, CB | Chantier 18-30 years old |August 14 to August 27
Manoir les éboulements, Les Éboulements (Charlevoix), QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | August 14 To August 27
Kinnear’s Mills, QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | August 20 to September 3
CAPSA, Saint-Raymond, QC | Chantier 18-30 years old | September 15 to October 6

The training will take place from April 21 to 23 in Montreal. If you have an impediment to participate in this training, please specify it in your cover letter.

A camp leader’s tasks mainly consist of:

Animation

Help implement participatory management within the group,
Lead an icebreaker workshop and a conflict management training session,
Encourage positive behaviours (initiatives, leadership, etc.),
Make interventions adapted to the rules of conduct of the group.

Human Resources Management

Be responsible for the volunteer project’s supervision and implementation with the help of another camp leader,
Support a group of about ten young volunteers from Canada and various countries in the implementation of this project,
Create a connection between the volunteers, the host partner and the local community,
Make sure the volunteers comply with health and safety rules.

Activities and Material Resources Management

Participate in project implementation (plan and build infrastructure, street furniture, walking trails, etc.),
Help in equipment purchase and inventory.

Finances and Budget

Coordinate the volunteer camps’ budgetary follow-up and ensure accountability.

Communication

Help with data processing, document preparation for volunteers, and report and assessment writing,
Participate in the production and distribution of different types of content on multiple platforms (social networks, newsletters, etc.).

Profile Required

Skills:

Practical, responsible and well organized
Self-sufficient and proactive
Great ability to communicate effectively
Good knowledge of spoken French and English

Experience:

Have a diploma in sociocultural animation, education, social sciences or a related field, or have relevant life experience,
- Having a real-life experience is an important asset. Chantiers jeunesse strongly values life expertise, particularly that of Aboriginal people, and will take into consideration the candidate’s lived experience instead of formal education.
Demonstrate some knowledge of Québécois and Canadian culture and the program’s themes through training and experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

Be over 18 years old,
Have experience in group facilitation,
Be bilingual (French and English),
Be available to travel for periods of two to three weeks,
Have community action and social development knowledge,
Understand budget monitoring,
Hold a Class 4B licence or be able to obtain it at their own expense before the volunteer camp,
Have up-to-date first aid training,
Pass a criminal background check.

Conditions:

On-site accommodation is provided as well as transportation from Montreal to the site,
Have the chance to be part of a community of enlightened and committed animators.

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and résumé to jbellemare@cj.qc.ca before noon on 24 April, 2022.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_Camp Leader_resume
LAST NAME_First name_Camp Leader_letter
Availability for the volunteer camps

The group interview will be held on April 6, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm, online.

Internship

One internship available

Communications Intern

Application deadline: 29 April 2022

Beginning of term : As soon as possible

Employment type : close-ended contract (3 months)

Work schedule: full time — 35 hrs/week (flexible and variable schedule)

Salary : 16,00$/hour

Other information : bilingualism required (French and English)

Location : 4545 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montreal (QC) (Pie-IX metro station), working from home is possible

Job Description

In close collaboration with the Communications Manager and the Social Media Manager, the successful candidate will:

Support content creation for social media and the website
Publish CJ content on several social media platforms
Support website management for occasional updates
Help monitor performance reports to optimize results
Keep up with current trends on social media and make recommendations
Support internal communications

Required Profile

Skills

Be practical, responsible and well-organized
Be self-sufficient and take initiative
Be an effective communicator
Be able to work independently and in a team

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in communication, public relations or a related field, or educational journey combined with relevant professional experience
- Having real-life experience is an important asset. Chantiers jeunesse strongly values life expertise and will take into consideration the candidate’s lived experience instead of their formal education.
Strategic knowledge and practice in social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
Good knowledge of written and spoken French and English
Good writing and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Knowledge of digital communication tools (Canva) is an asset
Knowledge of WordPress is an asset
Knowledge of audiovisual production (photo, video, podcast) is an asset
Experience in the non-profit sector (ideally with youth or on issues affecting youth) is an asset

Other Conditions

Understand the community sector is an asset
Have experience with different clienteles such as Indigenous people, teenagers (15 to 17 years old), newcomers, young families, youth living below the poverty line or with a disability, etc.
Be inclusive when writing and creating content

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and résumé to karaujoflores@cj.qc.ca before 29 April 2022, at 11:59 p.m.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_Communications_resume
LAST NAME_First name_Communications_letter

Applications will be considered as received and the interviews will follow shortly.

Volunteering

The team is always looking for volunteers!

Get involved now!

Chantiers jeunesse is often looking for motivated and socially engaged people to join our team as volunteers! We encourage volunteering as a hobby and invite you to join us in contributing to our mission.