5 hours/week (with some minor flexibility)
term position based on funding
The person chosen will work closely with the executive co-directors to develop and run the after school lighthouse program two days a week during the school year and to structure and run the program over the summer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning weekly programming for boys club and girls club
- Recruiting and supporting volunteers
- Mentoring the youth participants
- Building relationships with the families of participants
- Tracking and recording progress and outcomes
- Reporting to executive co-directors and board
- Working with other organizations and programs in the Elwick and Maples area to promote healthy children and community
Applicant must have very strong organizational and communication skills. Must be experienced in conflict resolution, and be appreciative of the issues facing young people today. An understanding of immigrant communities and families living under low economic circumstances is also vital to the position.
Person chosen is required to have a current criminal record/vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check.
Our organization is based in community development and as such priority will be given to applicants living within the Elwick community (Sheppard to McPhillips and Jefferson to Inkster). As well applicants are encouraged to self-identify as we are committed to a diverse and equitable work place.
Submit an Application:
Please respond with a resume, cover letter, and references by November 8, 2012 to Chelsea Hewitt and/
or Kirstie Lindsay at;
Elwick Village and Resource Centre Inc.
1417 Fife St
Centre Ph 632-5992
Fax (204)414-9010
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Deadline:
8 Nov 2012
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Elwick Village and Resource Centre Inc.
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada