Education Coordinator

This opportunity is dependent on grants which require the candidate to meet the following:

1. New entrant into the workforce, transitioning to a new career, or unemployed or underemployed and entering a new field
2. Have not previously participated in an internship position funded by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) or Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program
3. 30 years of age or younger when the position begins
4. Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a status refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Key responsibilities:

1. Plan, promote, implement and improve Sudbury Shared Harvest programs
2. Represent Sudbury Shared Harvest in the community, coordinating and delivering outreach events, activities and presentations to a variety of audiences
3. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers
4. Create promotional materials and maintain related social media content
5. Work closely with other staff to enhance promotion, awareness and reputation of Sudbury Shared Harvest in the community
6. Conduct program-related presentations and workshops, attend community meetings
7. Maintain volunteer lists; collect data and maintain accurate records; prepare reports on progress and outcomes

Required qualifications, knowledge and experience:

1. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
2. Demonstrated organizing and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
3. Flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends
4. Valid Ontario Driver's License (at least G2)

Not required, but additional assets include:

1. Fluently bilingual
2. Volunteer or employment experience working with children/youth
3. Experience presenting to groups
4. Food gardening, composting, seed starting and/or related knowledge/experience
5. Volunteer coordination experience
6. Photography, video, graphic design, and/or social media for public outreach

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