Job description
Are
you a self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about
making a difference in the world?
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 activist 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.
in 1995 by human rights activist 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 a Youth 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 Children seeks a Youth 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
Youth Programming Coordinator (YPC) will manage a portfolio of University and
College Campus Groups who are involved in Free The Children’s fundraising and
awareness raising campaigns and activities. The YPC 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.
Youth Programming Coordinator (YPC) will manage a portfolio of University and
College Campus Groups who are involved in Free The Children’s fundraising and
awareness raising campaigns and activities. The YPC 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).
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).
While
resumes are important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team
and culture.
resumes are important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team
and culture.
Responsibilities:
Campus
programming and retention:
programming and retention:
- Work
with the Youth Programming Manager to develop strategies to drive
retention and loyalty among Campus Groups and Students; - Manage
a portfolio of University/College Campus groups who are actively involved
in Free The Children’s campaigns. Portfolios often include groups at
different engagement levels and therefore require different levels of
support, assistance and pro-active communication; - Implement
plans to nurture relationships with campus groups and to retain their
involvement from year-to-year as well as further engage them in
fundraising and awareness raising campaigns. This might include increasing
their involvement in different campaigns and activities, increasing their
fundraising activities and funds raised as well as increasing the number
of students involved in the group or campaigns; - Inform
your portfolio of campus groups and encourage their participation in new
contests, campaigns and activities; - Serve
as an advisor and liaison to University/College Campus Groups 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; - Work
with the Youth Programming Manager to execute effective
prospecting/tiering segmentation to support schools and educators while
optimizing the use of resources; - Make
use of data to optimize stakeholder value; - 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
University/College Campus community; - Help
to build an ongoing, organizational library of profiles with stories of
groups from his/her portfolio; - Provide
ongoing feedback with the team that develops campaigns; - Occasionally
attend and contribute to the planning and organization of Free The
Children conferences, events and speaking engagements especially as they
pertain to one’s portfolio; - Seek
out new and improved ways to engage University and Colleges in Free The
Children programming as well as to streamline key systems and processes; - 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 groups that have donated and ensure that all groups
know that they may have access to these dynamic, up-to-date online
community reports once donations have been sent into the office.
General
and administrative:
and administrative:
- Actively
support the Manager, Associate Director of Youth 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 University/College Campus Groups with clerical
duties which might include updating existing databases with the changes
and the status of each contact, preparing packages; - Track
expenditures; - Measure
the impact of school actions across all programs and campaigns using both
quantitative and qualitative information; - Provide
other administrative support within the department as required.
Skills
& Qualifications:
& 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 to
Universities/College’s in a way that’s accessible and engaging for
students; - Able
to quickly develop a rapport with campus groups as well as inspire their
cooperation and confidence; - 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; - An
ability to mingle and network at public events with professional,
energetic disposition; - Proficient
use of MS Office programs – especially Word and Excel – and experience
with database management (training is provided on the internal CRM
system); - Able
to analyze and adjust work procedures for maximum efficiency; - Possess
the creativity and courage to challenge conventional practices and develop
innovative strategies; - 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, giving as well as welcoming feedback, contributing to the
department’s team spirit and supporting other to succeed.; - Positive
and professional attitude; - Interest
for human and children rights issues at local, national and international
level; - Dependable
to follow instructions as well as take responsibility for their actions
and keep commitments; - Willingness
to carry out a range of administrative tasks; - Driver’s
License an asset (Ontario G Class or equivalent); - Must
be eligible to work in Canada
What
makes Free The Children unique…
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.
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.
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.
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 at: http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers-job-postings/?cc=show&id=6076385
apply directly at: http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers-job-postings/?cc=show&id=6076385
