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Outreach and Development Officer – West Region (Intercultural Volunteer Projects in Canada)

Application deadline: October 30, 2021

Beginning of term : As soon as possible

Employment type : indefinite duration

Work schedule: full time — 35 hours per week (flexible and variable schedule)

Salary : $38,200 – $44,500 per year based on experience + 5% RRSP + phone plan + extended vacation days based on experience

Other information : bilingualism required (French and English)

Location :

727 7 avenue SW, Calgary (AB), and telework according to COVID-19 guidelines

Vancouver (BC), telework according to COVID-19 guidelines

Job Description

Under the immediate supervision of the Intercultural Volunteer Projects Coordinator, the Outreach and Development Officer will be in charge of recruiting and following up with volunteers and facilitating training sessions, maintain good relations with current and future partners, as well as representing the organization in the West region. Their tasks will include:

Volunteer Management

Recruit volunteers (program participants), especially at kiosks or virtual recruitment activities.
Mobilize volunteers: follow up on their application to participate in a volunteer project (answer questions, make sure they stay motivated, follow up on administrative and logistical matters).

Leadership

Lead training weekends for future volunteers.
Lead workshops on topics of community engagement.
Lead an intercultural volunteer project in Canada once a year (two to three weeks long).

Project Management

Manage communications with host and recruitment partners.
Manage work travel and visibility budgets.

Visibility

Coordinate events and presentations to increase visibility and representation in the West region.
Ensure the organization is represented at promotional events.

Job Requirements

Skills

Be practical, responsible and well-organized.
- Be self-sufficient and proactive.
- Communicate effectively.
- Be able to work alone or in a team.

Qualifications

Have a degree in facilitation, community development, education, social sciences or a related field, or have relevant life experience.
- Chantiers jeunesse strongly values life expertise and will take into consideration the candidate’s lived experience instead of their formal education.
Be fluent in written and spoken French and English.

Other Conditions

Have developed communication and mobilization skills with youth.
Have knowledge of community action and social development.
Have experience with a diverse range of people, such as Indigenous people, teenagers (15 to 17 years old), newcomers, young families, youth living below the poverty line or with a disability, etc.
Hold a Class 4B licence or be able to obtain it at their own expense no later than 3 months after being hired.
Be able to travel in the Ouest region and in the Greater Montreal area.
Be available evenings and weekends occasionally.

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and resume to adiallo@cj.qc.ca before 11:59am on October 30, 2021. Applications will be considered as received.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_OutreachCalgary_resume
LAST NAME_First name_OutreachCalgary_letter

We would like to thank all the applicants for their interest, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.

Project Officer -After-School Program development

Application deadline: October 30, 2021

Beginning of term : As soon as possible

Employment type : 30-week contract

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

Salary : $31,200

Other information : bilingualism required (French and English)

Location : 4545, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal (QC) (métro Pie-IX)

Context

This position’s primary responsibility involves compiling funding leads and working to implement the training and introduction to social engagement program within schools, community organizations and public organizations. Chantiers jeunesse believes that a diverse team is stronger. For that reason, Indigenous people, people belonging to a marginalized ethnic or cultural group, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Under the Director’s supervision, the project officer will develop and implement the social engagement training program and oversee the Introductory Social Engagement Projects (ISEP) in partnership with high schools.

Introductory Social Engagement Projects (ISEP) Program

Revise ISEP program content in accordance with the needs of partner high schools, NPOs and public services;
Prepare budgets, program costs for schools, and financial contributions;
List and approach potential host partners and prepare marketing materials;
Develop partnerships with schools (identify schools, ensure representation from the organization and program promotion, coach and support schools as needed, negotiate partnership terms);
Coordinate projects throughout their duration (organizing facilitation, managing relationships with partners, etc.);
Program evaluation.

Job Requirements

Skills

Be practical, responsible and well-organized.
Autonomy and proactivity.
Effective Communication.
Detail-driven.
Ability to successfully bring projects to completion.

Qualifications

Degree in project management or a related field, or relevant life experience.
Minimum of one year of experience in project development.
Fluency in written and spoken French and English.
Mastery of common Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Other Conditions

Understand the community sector (asset)
Experience in program development and evaluation (asset)

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and résumé to alafreniere@cj.qc.ca and mctanguay@cj.qc.ca before 11:59pm on October 30, 2021.

Applications will be considered as received.

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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.