Job
description
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.
Free The
Children seeks a Manager
of Educational Programming who will support the Associate
Director and Director in management of operations and strategy of educational
programs put forth by Free The Children. The Educational Programming Department
develops and implements innovative programming that engages youth in learning
about important social issues and taking action (raising funds and awareness)
in support of Free The Children’s community development work overseas, as well
as other local issues.
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. We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like
the right person to join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Team and
Stakeholder Management
- Support,
train, and manage a team of Educational Programming Coordinators - Coordinate
and manage school engagement; oversee the growth of the We Act Program and
We Act groups within established and growing markets - Ensure
high conversion rate and retention of involved stakeholders - Represent
Free The Children at meetings, conferences, and school presentations - Weekly,
monthly and semi-annual staff check-in’s and performance based evaluations
- Creation
of strategy and tactics to achieve department vision and annual goals
Strategic
Planning and Implementation
- Co-develop
strategies for expansion and increased involvement in We Act in
established markets - Co-develop
strategies for retention and growth - Administer
innovative school engagement strategies and campaigns - Create
leadership opportunities and projects to foster the growth and development
of team members
Administration
- Use of
internal database and CRM to monitor and track progress, and pull
pertinent information as needed for the Associate Director and Director - Setting
and managing multiple team priorities
Skills and
Qualifications:
- Possess
a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Political Science, International
Development - Understanding
of human and children rights issues at locally, nationally and
internationally - 2+
years relevant work experience and 1+ years’ experience leading and
managing a large team - Ability
to set and manage multiple team priorities - Positive
attitude and ability to work as a team player - Experience
working with and/or mentoring children and young people - Superior
written and oral communication skills - Excellent
organizational, administrative and inter-personal skills - Able to
multi-task and make decisions under pressure in a fast work environment - Flexible
and adaptable when dealing with competing priorities and on tight
deadlines - Strong
knowledge of the American education system an asset - Experience
working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and knowledge of databases - Valid
driver’s license
What makes
Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate,
driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists, this means we work
late, set high goals and exceed them, and then push hard the following year to
beat and exceed last year’s goals of empowering 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 and excited by collaboration, making friendships with the
most incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our
We Days and your personal values align with our core values, we would love to
hear from you.
Free The Children sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those
considered for an interview will be contacted
How
to apply
Please apply online http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers-job-postings/?cc=show&id=5901332
