About MaRS

Toronto's MaRS Discovery District is one of the world's largest urban innovation centres, cultivating high-impact ventures and equipping innovators to drive economic and social prosperity in Canada. MaRS supports entrepreneurs in the sectors of media and technology, cleantech and healthcare by providing them with advice, education and market research, and connecting them to talent, customers and capital. An independent registered charity, MaRS also works with private and public sector partners to create solutions that open market access for ventures and generate social impact.

About Studio [Y]

Building upon the foundational work of the social innovation programming at MaRS, including Social Innovation Generation (SiG), Studio Y is a provincial youth leadership program mobilizing young talent dedicated to tackling social and environmental challenges. Studio Y provides a rich immersive leadership training program, incorporating critical entrepreneurship skills, coupled with hands-on coaching and mentoring from leading innovators.

What is the Studio [Y] Fellowship?

An intensive 8-month fellowship for young people aged 18-29 – to develop into the types of learners, leaders, and innovators our world needs to navigate 21st-century challenges.Each year we invite a cohort of 25 Fellows to join us at the MaRS Discovery District, Canada’s largest innovation hub, for a once-in-a-lifetime journey of work and learning. During the Fellowship, we mix self-directed learning with guidance and coaching in an environment that enables our Fellows to...

• Develop critical skills needed to solve complex problems
• Build networks with peers, mentors, coaches, and leaders
• Pursue innovative ideas for bold change in society
• Work on real-world challenges with partners from across sectors

Position Summary

The Studio Y Associate works with the Core Team to support the Fellows and the design, delivery and evolution of the Fellowship program. We pride ourselves on being a fluid, agile, experimental and adaptable team.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Provide personalized program support for Fellows throughout their experience including but not limited to facilitating access to resources, networks, and opportunities and providing coaching support
• Provide delivery support to a leading-edge youth development initiative
• Plan and coordinate events and experiences for the participants and the broader community, including but not limited to community days, reflection days, retreats, project workshops and guest speakers
• Lead ad hoc projects and initiatives that support the development of the program
• Manage the program calendar and scheduling of all required meetings with stakeholders
• Actively engage in the evaluation and evolution of program elements
• Proactively identify and fill in of gaps in the Core Team’s efforts required to achieve success

Internal Contacts

• MaRS Events
• MaRS HR
• MaRS Finance
• MaRS Comms
• Solutions Lab
• Entrepreneurship Education

External Contacts

• Program Participants
• Faculty
• Project Partners
• Coaches and Mentors

Candidate Profile

An important part of our work at Studio Y is modelling the type of leadership and mindsets we are developing in our Fellows. We are looking for a dynamic Associate who:

• Thrives in a diverse community/workplace and has experience actively engaging with communities
• Applies design thinking, systems thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in their work
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and one-on-one skills and is comfortable giving and receiving feedback and coaching
• Has experience managing and executing challenging projects – experience working on a start-up initiative or venture is considered an asset.
• Is detail-oriented and has experience handling time-sensitive logistics
• Embraces a growth mindset and has experience with ambiguity, complexity, experimentation and failure
• Facilitation, event management, storytelling and education skills/experience are considered an asset

Applicants with non-traditional careers and education paths are encouraged to apply.

Sometimes it can be hard to get to know you in a cover letter, so we are happy to provide the opportunity to submit a video cover letter if you wish. Time limit: 3 minutes. Please provide a link to the video in your application.

Working Conditions

General office environment with operating business hours of 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

To Apply for this job:
http://marsdd.mytribehr.com/careers/apply/87