Job
description
Are you a
self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about making
a difference in the world?
Founded in 1995 by
human rights act
ivist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is an international
charity and educational partner that believes in a world where all young people
are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work internationally to free children
from poverty and exploitation through a holistic and sustainable development
model called Adopt a Village. Domestically, we offer innovative programs that
educate, engage and empower youth to become agents of change.
Free The
Children
seeks an Educational
Programming Coordinator to join our Youth Programming
Department which develops and implements unique programming to engage youth in
learning about social issues and taking action to support Free The Children’s
sustainable community development work overseas as well as its local
programming.
The Educational
Programming Coordinator (EPC) will manage a portfolio of active schools and
educators who are involved in Free The Children’s fundraising and awareness
raising campaigns and activities. The EPC will be the key relationship manager
for his/her portfolio of schools and is responsible for ensuring their
retention and increased involvement from year-to-year.
A minimum two-year
commitment is required. There is a three (3) month probationary period, upon
reaching the three (3) month period, all staff members are offered a health
plan including dental and Employee Assistant Program. The position is based out
of Free The Children’s International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street).
This role is perfect for a new graduate who is looking to grow and work hard
for two years. You love big goals and surpassing expectations.
While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
Responsibilities:
Educational
programming and retention:
- Assist
in developing strategies to drive retention and loyalty among schools and
educators - Manage
a portfolio of schools who are actively involved in Free The Children’s
campaigns - Inform
your portfolio of schools and encourage their participation in new
contests, campaigns and activities - Serve
as an advisor and liaison to schools/educators and provide them with
resources and support to implement Free The Children fundraisers and
awareness raisers - Whenever
needed, represent Free The Children on the frontline - Analyze
stakeholder behavior for pain points and improvement opportunities - Work
with relevant Free The Children and Me to We departments to develop
cross-organizational growth opportunities - Use
success stories to share best practices and build loyalty within the
educational community - Provide
ongoing feedback with the team that develops school campaigns - Occasionally
attend and contribute to the planning and organization of Free The
Children conferences, events and speaking engagements - Provide
assistance to the Manager of Educational Programming and the Manager of
Partnerships as required in the management of high-level relationships - Ensure
he/she has a robust knowledge and expertise of Free The Children’s
international development projects within the seven countries where
communities are served - Send
community reports to schools that have donated and ensure that all schools
know that they may have access to these dynamic, up-to-date online
community reports
General and
administrative:
- Actively
support the Manager, Associate Director of Educational Programming, and
the Director of Youth Programming; - Prepare
and provide regular reports on the status of your portfolio and activities
- Follow-up
on communication with schools with clerical duties which might include
updating existing databases with the changes and the status of each
contact, preparing packages - Track
expenditures
Skills and
Qualifications:
- Bachelor
degree preferred and some professional work experience - Background
or professional experience in fundraising/marketing/sales is an asset - Passion
and commitment to bringing global issues and the spirit of volunteerism
the classrooms - Strong
analytical ability to leverage stakeholder insights and build effective
strategies - Able to
multi-task, work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment - Able to
engage others with exceptional oral and written communication skills - Proficient
use of MS Office programs and experience with database management - A
self-starter with a high level of motivation and an ability to thrive with
minimal supervision - Able to
work well as part of a team by being open minded towards the ideas and
views of others - Positive
and professional attitude; - Driver’s
License an asset (Ontario G Class or equivalent)
What makes
Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for
Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate, driven,
entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This means we work hard, set high goals
and exceed them to help empower youth to change the world.
If you are looking
for a predictable 9–5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
If you are inspired
by collaboration, making friendships with incredible people, unique additional
responsibilities like working on our We Days, and if your personal values align
with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
How
to apply
Please apply
directly to the Free the Children Website:http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers-job-postings/?cc=show&id=5235379
