Project Coordinator

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Women in Urbanism Canada

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Admin, Comms/ Digital/ Media, Fundraising/ Grant management, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: $25 CAD / hourly
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 01/12/2024
  • Location: Canada 
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
About the Role
The Project Coordinator will be the second staff position at Women in Urbanism Canada (WIUC), working under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director, with support from the Board of Directors. The focus will be to advance existing organization activities and support the implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities
Administration
  • Manage organization email accounts, documents, and folders
  • Maintain current records of By-Laws, Policies, Minutes, etc., 
    Manage accounts, passwords, and renewals

Governance 
  • Support Board of Directors administration 
    Administer the membership program, including coordination of AGMs/SGMs
    Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers
    Work with external consultants (e.g., EDI consultant, Web/Graphic Designer, Capacity Building consultant, Translator, Bookkeeper, etc.)

Finances
  • Support funding proposals and grant applications

Communications 
  • Administer the organization website, including blog development, analytics tracking, and associated plug-ins
  • Develop monthly and quarterly newsletters
    Manage social media channels and create engaging content 
    Respond to partnership and outreach inquiries

Qualifications & Skills 
  • University and/or college degrees in relevant area of study (e.g., gender studies, urban planning, design) or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in a comparable project coordination role in the non-profit sector or equivalent experience
    Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
    Knowledge of intersectional feminism and urban design principles
    Governance skills related to board and membership coordination
    Fund development skills related to grant writing, fundraising, and revenue generation
    Communications skills related to website management, social media, emails, presentations, etc. 

Assets
  • Fluent in multiple languages
  • JEDIIA applicable experience
    Familiarity with Squarespace, Google Suite, Zoom, and other digital tools
    Graphic design skills 
    Photography and videography skills

Application
If the Project Coordinator role is of interest and you believe you can fulfill the key responsibilities of the position (even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications!), we encourage you to submit your application via email to [email protected] with the subject line including “Project Coordinator” before December 1, 2024. 

Your application should include your cover letter (1 page maximum) and resume (up to 2 pages) in one document (PDF) labeled with your first and last name and the position title (e.g., JaneDoe-ProjectCoordinator). 

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