Recreational Programs Coordinator

4 days ago


Regina, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time

**Recreational Programs Coordinator**:
**Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)**

**Regina, SK**

**Reports to: Team Lead, Programs and Operations**

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, **The Way Forward**, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Recreational Programs Coordinator who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

**Your Impact at CNIB**:

- Provides information to the residents of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan North regarding summer programming for youth and people with sight loss.
- Assists with the planning and implementation of programming and special events for participants with sight loss, who are blind or deafblind.
- Assists and provides guidance for individuals participating in the CNIB programming.
- Tracks attendance of program participants.
- Executes invitation calls and follow-up calls to participants.
- Administrative responsibilities in support of CNIB operations including answering calls and responding to in-person inquiries involving client service, special events and programming.
- Performs general administrative duties as required.
- Increases education and awareness of CNIB (volunteer opportunities, general public awareness, advocacy) through various communication channels, including social media, and community engagement.
- Administrative responsibilities in support of in-person inquiries involving CNIB programs and services.

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**:
**Education and Certifications**
- Experience working with the public.
- University or community college student preferred. Related Fields of Study include social services, disability studies, administration, communications, technology, customer service or equivalent work experience.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office software.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and execute a plan of action.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional attitude, self-starter and flexible.
- Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing sight loss.
- Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
- Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

**Eligibility**:
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

**Benefits**

**Be Part of Our Mission**:
**Closing date: May 17, 2024**

Working Together for Change

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.



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