Program Coordinator (1 year maternity leave)

Program Coordinator (1 year maternity leave)
Job Number # 
20441
Employer 
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Aug 15, 2019
Apply By 
Aug 29, 2019
Start Date 
2019-09-23
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
TBD
Wage 
$32.30 per hour
NOC Code 
4164
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is seeking a full-time program coordinator to join our team for a one-year term.

About the Position

This four-day per week position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver a range of grant streams and projects related to our role as a regional community foundation and UNESCO Biosphere. The program coordinator also delivers other regional programs administered under the CBT umbrella, specifically the Coastal Family Resources Coalition (CFRC).

The CBT is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects our region. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups (Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women) when you apply.

Job Purpose

Consistent with the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere programme and the mandate of
community foundations, your responsibilities as Program Coordinator includes coordinating
projects related to core priorities and stewarding grant processes. The program coordinator also
delivers other regional programs administered under the CBT umbrella, specifically the Coastal
Family Resources Coalition (CFRC).
Duties and Responsibilities
Healthy Community and Ecosystem Initiatives
• Communicates the Vital Signs community health report and maintains a strong network of
partners who contribute to this ongoing program.
• Collects and collates regional community health data pertaining to the social determinants of
health.
• Communicates the Clayoquot Sound Living Wage Report and maintains a network of partners
who work together to address regional affordability issues.
Program Coordination
• Coordinates projects related to CBT core priorities which include Empowering Youth and
Healthy Communities and Ecosystems and seeks funds to support implementation.
• Develops and supports workshops, events, and presentations that build community capacity.
• Collaborates with other organizations to raise funds around shared goals and objectives.
• Delivers regional programs that are coordinated and administered under the CBT umbrella,
such as the Community Developer role of the Coastal Family Resources Coalition (CFRC).
Stewarding Granting Processes
• Supports the Vital Grants program and discretionary funds for three CBT advisory committees
(Community Development, Arts & Culture, and Youth & Education).
• Supports the CBT advisory committees (Community Development, Arts & Culture, and Youth &
Education) and manages the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers.
• Maintains CBT’s online granting system, including responding to granting requests and grantee
reporting, and user inquiries.
• Conducts analysis on granting activity data for the annual CBT impact report and program
evaluation.
• Coordinates the CBT/Genus Education Award Program.
Community Relations
• Maintains the profile and presence of the CBT through visits to communities and attendance
at events.
• Participates in local and regional committees aligned with CBT’s UNESCO Biosphere and
Community Foundation mandate and programs.
Teamwork
• Provides day-to-day office presence and support as needed.
• Contributes content for all CBT communications.

 

Qualifications 
Working Conditions
· 7.5-hour workday / 30-hour work week. · Ability to work on a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) may be required to attend events and meetings during evening as weekends. · Valid Class 5 Driver’s license and access to vehicle required to travel to occasional meetings, events, and presentations across the Biosphere region.
Physical and Mental Requirements
· The position will require long hours sitting in front of a computer screen. · The position will require travel by small boat and float plane to remote communities.
Reports to
Executive Director
Education
Post-secondary degree, preferably in a related field of study such as social sciences, public health or other relevant programs.
Professional Certifications
N/A
Knowledge
  • Knowledge of conservation and sustainable development.
  • Knowledge of First Nations issues and communities in the Biosphere Region (preferred).
  • Knowledge of government programs and initiatives in the Biosphere Region (preferred).
Skills & AbilitiesStrong listening, public speaking, media relations and networking skills.
  • Strong inter-personal skills. Proven research skills.
  • Ability to connect strategic direction and programs to ensure community needs and organizational mandates are met.
  • Ability to work through conflict and diversity of thought. Ability to work in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to create and cultivate partnerships.
Personal Suitability
Flexibility, Empathy, Resilience, Integrity, Compassion, Good Judgement, Creativity, Teamwork, Open-mindedness
Values
Communication, Learning, Being Cutting-Edge, Perseverance to Deliver, Respect, Joy
How to Apply 
To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume by email before 4pm August 29
to Rebecca Hurwitz, executive director via email at rebecca@clayoquotbiosphere.org.
 
Only qualified local candidates will be considered.