Program Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Plan Institute for Citizenship and Disability Full time

**Summary**:
As part of the Programs team, the Program Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, outreach, and evaluation of key Plan Institute projects and initiatives. We are looking for a detail-oriented and community-minded individual who works well independently and collaboratively, and whose values align with our mission and vision of a good life for people with disabilities.

**About Plan Institute**:
Plan Institute is a nationally registered charity, whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to lead a good life. We do this through:

- Innovation - We engage in innovative community-based projects and partnerships that help empower those living with disabilities.
- Education - We offer educational initiatives designed for individuals, families, and organizations, including workshops, courses, retreats, publications, and resources.
- Leadership - We provide collaborative leadership by convening a diverse group of stakeholders to encourage public policy reform and system transformation.

Plan Institute envisions a future where all people with disabilities lead a good life. For Plan Institute, the concept of a good life means: being financially secure; contributing to and participating in caring and inclusive communities; being respected and empowered to make decisions; knowing the loving support of friends and family; choosing a place to live and call home; and having a well-planned future.

We build on the 30 years of our sister organization, PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network), and their experience working with families to build a good life for people with disabilities.

**About the Position**:
Type: 1-year contract, part-time position
Reports to:Program Manager

Position Overview:
One of the main projects the Program Coordinator will be supporting is Access RDSP, a provincial program facilitated by Plan Institute, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) and the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), which aims to increase uptake of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) in BC, and across Canada. This role will also support the implementation of our Disability Planning Helpline, and the Endowment 150 project, which provides one-time grants to help individuals to begin growing savings in their RDSP.

Our organization is team-based, and we work together on most of our projects and tasks. We value the unique skills and abilities that everyone brings to the team and look to incorporate everyone’s talents into the work we do.

**Role Requirements**:

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and connection-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
- Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, while maintaining flexibility and adaptability.
- Initiative-taker with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Experience working with organizational partners, including individuals and other organizations.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Previous paid or unpaid work within the disability community or other marginalized communities.
- Experience with community outreach and education.

**Role Assets**:

- Understanding of and experience in the disability advocacy movement as well as the concept of asset-based community development.
- A personal connection to disability.
- Experience with Constant Contact, Asana, and Zoom Webinar.
- Knowledge of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).

**Responsibilities of this position include**:

- Coordinate and support administration of our Disability Planning Helpline, which provides information, support and resources for individuals and families impacted by disability, as well as professionals.
- Support in-house RDSP webinars and Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning webinars, including planning, scheduling, resource development, and hosting and moderating the webinar Q&A.
- Coordinate and support various elements of all Plan Institute projects and programs. In collaboration with the Programs team, contribute to project proposals and work plans, carry out deliverables, coordinate aspects of completion.
- Collaborate with the Plan Institute team on integration of projects into existing organizational initiatives and programs.
- Support data compilation and reporting for all project and program initiatives.
- Collaborate with Programs Team in developing and implementing outreach initiatives.
- Attend events on behalf of Plan Institute to share information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and other disability programs, promote the Access RDSP partnership and supports available, promote Plan Institute’s specific services, and foster connections and ongoing relationships with external contacts.
- Liaise with partners and affiliates on projects and initiatives, maintaining relationships and expanding partnerships where appropriate.
- Contribute to our government and cor


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