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Employment Opportunity

Project Coordinator

Contract full-time (40 hours per week)
Quick turnaround position
Closing Date: July 30, 2024

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) is a charitable not for profit youth focused family centered hub that gives power of voice to immigrant and refugee children, youth, and families. CBFY is a core leader within the youth domain in the Calgary settlement and integration sector. CBFY works in collaboration with the two public school boards in Calgary, Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District to ensure that youth and their families are equitably engaged to thrive.

Job Objective:

The Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation of program activities and events for children and youth at designated school and community locations throughout the year for the Bridges to Community Initiative (BTC).

Scope of Duties and Responsibilities:

Organization and Coordination:

  • Determine strategies for offering a BTC program at a variety of settings – in school, after school and at CPL locations or community centres (length of programs, potential age groups, dates/days, etc)
  • Establish guidelines for a client registration process at schools in collaboration with CBFY Program Administrators Team
  • Develop, coordinate, oversee and implement educational and recreational activities for the BTC initiative
  • Organize and coordinate with BTC Team any field trips, guest speakers, professional development sessions and community events as needed
  • Assure lesson plans/activities are both culturally sensitive and effective, honouring principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Assist and report to the Director of Program with the measurement and evaluation of program outputs, outcomes and impact
  • Evaluate programs to ensure effectiveness; provide feedback to the Director of Program in a timely manner
  • Research, develop and recommend new and innovate ways to improve programs to the Director of Program
  • Coordinate and facilitate engaging activities in the classroom, gymnasium and outdoors

Communication and Facilitation:

  • Communicate with the Director of Programs in a timely manner regarding high priority and sensitive items (Child Abuse, Sexual Harassment etc.)
  • Create and design program promotional material including posters, brochures, advertisements and other types of print and online media in collaboration with our Communications Program Administrator
  • Promote and contribute to various social media sites regarding program (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) in collaboration with our Communications Program Administrator
  • Respond to general inquiries from the public, schools, and clients as appropriate
  • Liaise and promote program with schools, community partners and EAL contacts regarding day to day activities as appropriate
  • Present perspectives and elements of the BTC program to large and small groups of youth, parents and other stakeholders as appropriate

Supervision:

  • Support and supervise part-time Program Facilitators and Program Volunteers, reporting program outcomes to the Program Manager, and manage a variety of administrative tasks.
  • Complete performance evaluation for part-time Program Facilitators
  • Supervise and complete evaluations for program participants at school and community program locations and field trips

Other:

  • Ensure that rules, regulations and policies of The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth and their respective partners are adhered to
  • Ensure client information is kept up to date, organized and confidential (i.e. completed registration forms, field trip permission forms, surveys)
  • Collect and input information into computer databases on a regular schedule
  • Ensure sufficient material and supplies are on hand for appropriate programs
  • Perform other duties of the Program Coordinator role as needed

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive. Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Education Degree, current Alberta Teaching Certificate
  • Have 5 or more years of direct experience working with children, families
  • Have direct experience working with instructional supports for Peace Education, Conflict Resolution, etc
  • Have direct experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Have experience working with at risk families with complex needs
  • Proficient with using databases and current technology
  • Working knowledge of assessment expectations and strategies
  • Must have a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate vehicle insurance
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Flexibility in scheduling working hours with clients to meet the needs of youth and their families
  • Familiarity with immigration and services for refugees is an asset

Please submit your resume and cover letter including salary expectations. We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth provides equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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