Community Organization Worker

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Independent Living Waterloo Region Full time

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

JOB DESCRIPTION


The Community Organization Worker reports to the Manager of Independent Living Resources and works with other staff within the Community Resource Program.

This position supports the Community Resource Program by coordinating a video series for the Kids on the Block program and helps to plan other recreational activities for persons with disabilities.

For 40 years, the Kids on the Block puppets have been promoting diversity, social cohesion and advocacy for individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with Kids on the Block puppeteers to design and implement a series of short videos capturing some modified scripts/puppet shows discussing issues surrounding inclusion for persons with disabilities
  • Ensure these videos are available for public viewing on the ILWR YouTube channel.
  • Support Community Resource coordinators to run Summer recreational activities for persons with disabilities
  • Assist the Program Manager with updating the organization's branding and style guide

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Enrolled in or completion of a relevant undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized college or university requiring three (3) years of study such as: television/media/broadcasting/social media program
  • Familiarity with issues surrounding inclusion for persons with disabilities and/or equity seeking groups
  • Experience in filming and publishing to social media
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) is required
  • Ability to work with and manage relationships with employees and internal stakeholders
  • Passions for education, community inclusion, diversity, disability. awareness/advocacy and creative expression
  • Police back check within the last three (3) months OR a willingness to obtain one
This is a full-time contract position for 12 weeks, 35 hours weekly, funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

JOB DETAILS

Status:
Full-Time, Contract for 12 weeks

Hours: 35 Hrs/Week

Primary Location:
Kitchener and Surrounding Area

Starting Wage:
$18.00/Hour

WORK SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday with evenings and weekend flexibility as needed

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 weeks

Salary:
$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kitchener, ON N2G 2B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- video editing: 1 year (required)

  • Administrative experience: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person
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