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Outreach and Development Officer (Intercultural Volunteer Projects in Canada)

Application deadline: 16 July 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 : 4545 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montréal (QC) (Pie-IX metro station)

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. The 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
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 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 16 July 2021. Applications will be considered as received.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_Outreach_resume
LAST NAME_First name_Outreach_letter

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

Project Funding Officer

Application deadline: 16 July 2021

Beginning of term : as soon as possible

Employment type : wage subsidy, 30 week contract

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

Salary : $31,200

Other information : bilingualism required (French and English)

Location : 4545 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montréal (QC) (Pie-IX metro station)

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director, the project officer at the head offices will implement a diversification strategy for the organization’s income sources, specifically through applying for grants, fundraising, implementing a membership structure, and ensuring the development and roll-out of the Introductory Social Engagement Projects (ISEP) in partnership with schools.

Responsibilities

Income diversification (50%)

Strategic monitoring of grants, calls for projects, foundations, etc.
Prioritize grant applications, write grant applications and prepare preliminary budgets
Participate in developing the donor loyalty program
Implement the funding plan

ISEP Program (50%)

Revise the ISEP program contents in accordance with the needs of partner high schools
Prepare budgets, program costs for schools and financial contributions
List and approach potential host partners andprepare marketing materials
Develop partnerships with schools (identify schools, ensure representation from the organization and program promotion, coach and support the school in its needs, negotiate partnership mechanisms)
Coordinate projects throughout their duration (structuring facilitation, coordinating links with schools, etc.)
Program evaluation

Job Requirements

Skills

Practical, responsible and well organized
Self-sufficient and proactive
Ability to communicate effectively
Capable of working alone or in a team

Qualifications

Have a degree in administration or a related field, or relevant life experience
Minimum of one year of experience in grant research and partnership development. Chantiers jeunesse strongly values life expertise and will take into consideration all candidates’ lived experience
Be fluent in written and spoken French and English
Mastery of common Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to use Sage Simply Accounting (asset)

Other Conditions

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

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and résumé to alafreniere@cj.qc.ca before 11:59 p.m. on 16 July 2021.

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

Outreach and Development Officer – New Brunswick (Entrepreneurship Projects)

Application deadline: 16 July 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 : $38,000 – $45,500 per year based on experience + 5% RRSP + phone plan + extended vacation days based on experience

Other information : bilingualism required (French and English)

Location : 22, Church street, Suite 431, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 4Z3

Job Description

Under the immediate supervision of the Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator, the Outreach and Development Officer will be in charge of providing personalized support for individuals or small youth groups to help them set up their own initiatives in order to improve their communities. Their tasks will include:

Volunteer Management

Recruit volunteers (program participants), especially at kiosks or virtual recruitment activities
Mobilize volunteers: follow up from their application to their participation in a volunteer project (answer their questions, make sure they stay motivated, follow up on administrative and logistical matters)
Provide personalized support for individuals or small groups of volunteers in their project realization (mentoring)

Leadership

Lead workshops (identifying entrepreneurial skills and community needs, planning resource management, writing a review, etc.) for small groups
Lead training weekends for future volunteers
Lead an intercultural volunteer project in Canada once a year (two- to three-week-long)

Visibility

Ensure the organization is represented at promotional events and kiosks
Ensure the organization is represented at events organized by volunteers
Post on social media

Budget and Administration

Help volunteers with their project budget (training, preparation and support)
Oversee the use of grants given to volunteers
Ensure accountability for volunteer projects
Support the social entrepreneurship project team with administrative tasks (follow up on cases, file emails, invoices and volunteer expense accounts, archive files, etc.)

Job Requirements

Skills

Practical, responsible and well organized (intrapreneurial management within the organization)
Self-sufficient and proactive
Great at communicating effectively
Capable of working alone or in a team
Good at managing changes

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.

Demonstrate knowledge and concrete achievements in project development and an entrepreneurial spirit through training or experience
Be fluent in written and spoken French and English

Other Conditions

Be skilled in managing volunteer resources
Be familiar with community action and social development
Have experience with a diverse clientele 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 able to travel in the Greater Montreal area and elsewhere in Canada occasionally
Master computer tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and social media
Hold a Class 4B licence or be able to obtain it at their own expense no later than 3 months after being hired
Be available evenings and weekends occasionally

How to Apply?

Send a cover letter and resume to agirard@cj.qc.ca before 11:59am on 16 July 2021. Applications will be considered as received.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_OutreachEntrepreneurship_resume
LAST NAME_First name_OutreachEntrepreneurship_letter

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

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

Application deadline: 16 July 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

Job Description

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 fpaquin@cj.qc.ca before 11:59am on 16 July 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.

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