The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manitoba Division

Job Title: Award Officer
Supervisor: Executive Director

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an International program challenging young people around the world in over 130 countries. It is a program that inspires people between the ages of 14-25 to challenge themselves and reach for their best. They develop self-reliance, self-confidence, and self-esteem through completing the levels of The Award program and being recognized for their accomplishments.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Manitoba Division is a team work environment. This is a full-time position for 35 hours per week. Flexible hours are an option.

• To expand The Award Programme in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba.
• The Award Officer will research and source youth groups, introduce the programme, provide leader training and participant support.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES/FUNCTION:

Generally:

• The primary objective of the Award Officer is to expand The Award program into new groups, enrol participants in The Award Program, follow-up with groups on a regular basis and support participants and leaders involved in The Award program.

Specifically:

• Establish community contacts and connections
• Determine resources available in the area or community
• Present to youth groups, schools, and organizations
• Establish new Award groups and enrol participants
• Follow up and establish regular meetings with each group as needed
• Assist with workshops and Leader Training
• Assist with expedition planning
• Travel throughout the province for several days at a time
• Ongoing evaluation of the programme in the communities
• Attend meetings of Council, when appropriate
• Attend the Annual General Meeting

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Some post secondary education or equivalent experience
• Experience working with youth ages 14-25
• Must have a valid driver's licence – access to a vehicle an asset
• Require a clear police check and vulnerable sector check
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills
• Must be available to work evening and weekends when necessary
• Organizational and Administrative skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• French an asset
• A passion for youth programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Take initiative and be self-directed
• Experience working in rural Manitoba
• Previous experience with The Award an asset
• Social media skills an asset

SALARY:

• Ranges from $27,500 - $32,000 per year based on experience
• 2 weeks paid vacation given at December Holidays
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Parking paid (if own vehicle provided)

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION:

To learn more about The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Manitoba, please visit our website at www.dukeofed.org, or you can visit our Facebook Page.

It is expected that the Award Officer will espouse those qualities that The Award Program was designed to develop in young people.

Applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to:

Lindsay Stovel, Executive Director

By Email (preferred)- lstovel@dukeofed.org

By Mail or In Person: 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - Manitoba

Suite 612, One Lombard Place

Richardson Centre

Winnipeg, MB    R3B 0X3

Deadline to apply is January 18, 2013