The Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties (MARL) works to foster respect and observance of fundamental human rights and civil liberties in Manitoba; as well as to promote diversity and work towards building more just and inclusive communities.

 

MARL provides a Human Rights Education Program which aims to educate young people about human rights and civil liberties as well as develop the next generation of human rights leaders. To that end, our Program includes a Teacher’s Toolkit and a Youth Leadership program through which students undertake a project demonstrating leadership and initiative in the area of human rights and social justice. MARL also facilitates social justice clubs in schools.

 

The Program coordinator is responsible for coordinating the youth leadership program and award event and the delivery of social justice clubs in the schools. This September, MARL is looking for a program coordinator to start part-time (17.5 hrs per week) for a two month transition period and then take over the role of running the youth leadership program full-time (35 hrs per week) in November 2012.

 

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

 

- Working ability in both French and English

- Bachelor of education or equivalent experience delivering and developing programs

- Experience related to the preservation and promotion of human rights and social justice

- Experience working with youth

- Experience as a facilitator

- A willingness to make a difference in the lives of others

 

Compensation

- $18.00 - $19.23/hr based on education and experience (and is contingent on funding)

 

Applications will be accepted until Thursday Aug 2nd, 2012. Late Applications will not be considered.

Please quote the job title in the subject line and send resumes and cover letters to:

 

E-mail: ed@marl.mb.ca or Fax (204) 946-0403 Attn: Hiring Committee

 

*Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted*

 

The Manitoba Association for Rights & Liberties is an equal opportunity employer. Members of all equity groups are encouraged to apply for this position.