Program Coordinator

Hartleynature; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Natural Curiosity program. The role includes administrative duties, online communication management, and professional learning support. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to collaborative work. Flexibility in work location and hours is offered, with a primary remote work structure. Application deadline is August 10, 2022.

Benefits

Flexible work location and hours

Opportunity for autonomy and creativity

Access to engagement and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong professional relationships.
• Exhibits a high level of commitment, initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, organize and manage time independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media & online communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and creative support to the Program Director.
• Maintain online communications and marketing efforts.
• Plan and design the monthly newsletter.
• Support the planning and execution of professional learning opportunities.

Skills

Collaborative work

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Social media skills

Video making/editing

Job description

Overview

Part of the Natural Curiosity team at the University of Toronto, the Program Coordinator supports the introduction, implementation, and use of Natural Curiosity and inquiry-based teaching with an Indigenous lens in schools and across the province and country.

Summary

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Natural Curiosity team at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School, University of Toronto in the position of Program Coordinator. The Natural Curiosity Coordinator’s primary focus will be to support the Environmental Education Program Director at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School. At this time, our small collaborative team is looking for a Coordinator who can provide support to our outreach, partnerships, communications and professional learning strategies.

Responsibilities

General Support of the Natural Curiosity Program :

Taking on delegated administrative and creative tasks to support the Program Director on a weekly basis which include but are not limited to :

• Writing emails and letters
• Writing and editing promotional content, social media, etc.
• Researching best practices
• Assisting with donor stewardship activities such as the annual report, fundraising and board meetings
• Coordinating annual contests and award submissions
• Assisting with creating and executing presentations
• Conference and workshop planning

Maintain Online Communications and Marketing :

• Twitter – tweets, connections, private messages
• Facebook – posting monthly newsletter and related posts
• Instagram – posting photos from school visits, workshops and resources
• Pinterest – updating online resources through online pin boards
• Website - regularly updating Natural Curiosity's website
• Creating, sharing, and maintaining interactive online resource documents for educator communities pre and post-workshops

Oversee, plan, synthesize, and design our monthly newsletter, Making the Shift :

• Regularly collecting and maintaining subscriber list
• Collecting panel blurbs or interviews
• Reviewing and summarizing educational resources (books, websites, conferences, outdoor programs, etc.)
• Initiating editing session with Program Director

Support Professional Learning Opportunities :

• Support the planning, coordination and execution of annual online webinars, workshops, and coaching groups

Experience and Competencies desired

• Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Exhibits a high level of commitment, initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, organize, manage time and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with social media & online communication strategies (webinar and website management a definite asset)
• Video making and editing skills an asset

Working Conditions

This position is usually based out of the JICS Lab School in Toronto. However, due to pandemic limitations this position will be primarily remote, and on-site as needed.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work location and hours
• Core involvement in an internationally-renowned University Laboratory school
• Opportunity for autonomy and creativity, including freedom to help shape the organization's growth as a key member of the team
• Potential for extension and further involvement in the organization in the future
• Opportunities to attend conferences and events as NC / JICS staff, both locally, nationally, and internationally
• Access to engagement and training opportunities in areas including educational policy and advancements

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute the further diversification of ideas. All candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a complete application including: a CV and a cover letter in one file addressing the above requirements to [e-mail] by August 10, 2022. This position will begin on September 6th, 2022, and end on June 30, 2023.

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