Project Coordinator

Part-time Position (October 21-March 27, 2020)

Organization’s Profile:

Sharing Our Cultures, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the values of multiculturalism and intercultural relations. We engage culturally diverse school children and youth in curriculum-based activities that foster respect, acceptance, and a sense of belonging in Canada.

Employment Positions:
We are seeking a self-motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal, communications, and organization skills to fill a part-time Project Coordinator position for the Sharing Our CulturesTM project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. Timeline for the project is October 21, 2019 to March 27, 2020. This is a part-time position of twenty (20) hours a week at a rate of $25 per hour. A current Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the RNC or RCMP is required for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to facilitate curriculum-based activities with Grade 6 students, as well as employable-skills activities for high school students at Mealy Mountain Collegiate. In addition, candidates will organize a community event on March 20, 2020 for high school students to share their cultures with Grade 6 students and the public, including potential employers. The successful candidates will report to the CEO, participate in the Sharing Our CulturesTM Advisory Committee meetings, submit monthly progress reports, and a detailed final report due no later than March 27, 2020.

Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates must have a postsecondary education with major course work in education, public relations, and/or communications; a minimum of three years relevant experience in project coordination or any combination of education and equivalent experience; and experience with developing and executing goals, timelines, and delivery methods to achieve the project’s objectives. Ability to communicate in French is an asset.

Submission Deadline:

Résumé, cover letter, and three professional references should be submitted by email at info@sharingourcultures.com or by mail at P. O. Box 28107, 48 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J8. This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sharing Our Cultures, Incorporated is strongly committed to employment equity. We provide a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where abuse, harassment, discrimination, and racism are not tolerated.

Financial support is provided by the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.