The British Columbia Co-operative Association (bcca.coop) is the umbrella organization that works on behalf of co-ops and credit unions in British Columbia. We promote co-ops as powerful tools for community control over local economies and as key strategies for economic and social reform. BCCA is a member-driven organization that is a registered "second-tier" co-operative of 90+ co-ops, credit unions, and supportive organizations drawn from across the spectrum of our economy. Among our members are some of the largest co-operatives in Canada, as well as some of the smallest and newest types of co-ops. BCCA provides advisory support to new and existing co-operatives and is currently expanding its successful youth programming.
We are seeking a Youth Program Coordinator for a one-year part-time contract position to develop and launch an exciting new high school co-op curriculum project, All 4 Each. The All 4 Each program — already a runaway success in Ontario — will teach students in business, civics, and world studies classes about the 7 International Co-op Principles, the triple bottom line, and other benefits unique to the co-op sector. The program will be administered by the Youth Program Coordinator who will train co-op and credit union representatives to present the co-op curriculum material in the classroom. The position may become full-time salaried employment in the future, depending on the success of the program.
Duties of the Position
- Design and implement the new program, with a pilot in the summer of 2014 and a launch in January 2015
- Develop/modify program materials to conform to BC curriculum requirements
- Assist in the production of marketing and promotional materials
- Launch a promotional campaign to attract at least 5 program sponsors and participants
- Secure at least 5 high school hosts and match with sponsoring participants
- Liaise with high school representatives
- Train and coach sponsor presenters
- Coordinate all logistics for classroom delivery
- Maintain an informational web page(s) on the BCCA site
- Support BCCA staff in developing other youth programs
- Perform related administrative duties commensurate with the position, including setting and meeting budget targets
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Strong familiarity with the co-op enterprise model
- Knowledge of the BC high school curriculum requirements
- Proven high level administrative skills with impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy office environment with periods of high volume
- High degree of resourcefulness, ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Proven ability to coordinate, administer, implement, promote and evaluate training programs
- Event planning experience
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience developing and maintaining budgets
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships
- Strong computer skills
- Professional, friendly, and highly motivated team player with a positive attitude
Desired training and experience:
- University degree/college diploma in education, community economic development or related fields
Terms of Employment:
This is a one-year contract position beginning February 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015. The contract fee is $30,000 plus GST. The Coordinator will work out of the BCCA office.
Submit a resume with cover letter by email with “Youth Program Coordinator” in the subject line to:
murray@bcca.coop
Carol Murray, Executive Director
B.C. Co-op Association
Application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2014. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest. No phone calls please.
