Education Specialist

The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) is a coalition of Manitoba-based organizations involved in international development. MCIC’s mission is to support, connect and amplify the work of its members and partners. We directly engage and collaborate with Manitobans for global sustainability by:

- Supporting connections and capacity development in members and partners for greater impact
- Engaging the public to be active global citizens
- Supporting international cooperation through funding
- Maintaining and strengthening organizational wellness

**Job Profile**

This position will report to the Director of Engagement and Learning. This is a full-time position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and will require travel, including occasional evening and weekend work. MCIC currently has a hybrid workplace where staff work in the office downtown but also remotely as needed.

**Qualifications**
- Required:_
- Post-secondary degree in Education or International Development Studies, or related training and/or experience in an education field
- Experience working with youth in an educational setting
- Knowledge of international development and the intersectionality of the SDGs with gender equality
- Experience in developing and delivering workshops using non-formal and participatory learning
- Demonstrated or proven public speaking and facilitation skills, including virtual facilitation
- Familiarity with Manitoba curriculum
- Proven relationship-building and partnering skills
- Commitment to MCIC’s Development Principles, including an understanding of a human rights-based approach to development
- Effective time management and organizational abilities
- Cross-cultural understanding and gender sensitivity
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check or willing to get one.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Valid Driver’s License
- Preferred:_
- Experience working or volunteering with an international cooperation organization
- Experience living and/or working internationally
- Event planning experience
- Fluency in French

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Program Development & Delivery_
- Develop and nurture relationships with Manitoba schools and educators
- Plan and deliver youth programming in schools and other venues (both in-person and virtual), including Generating Momentum conferences throughout the province
- Plan and deliver educator professional development sessions about international cooperation, global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on gender equality
- Develop creative and interactive educational resources (games, classroom activities, workshops) about international development, global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on gender equality
- Prepare content for monthly educator newsletter and Take Action Manitoba blog
- Coordinate special events, including International Development Week programming
- Coordinate MCIC’s annual Global Citizenship Awards for students and educators and other opportunities for youth recognition, including Voices for Change.
- Measurement and Evaluation_
- Assist in appropriate follow-up with programming participants
- Track and report on participant engagement, evaluation and feedback
- MCIC Team Support_
- Assist with other team projects as needed
- Provide content for MCIC resources such as newsletters, posters, website, social media
- Other duties as assigned_

Position: 37.5 hours per week, open to part-time temporarily and moving to full-time by Spring of 2025

Application Deadline: January 15th, 2025, or until filled

Start Date: February 1st, 2025, with some flexibility

**Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $54,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- French (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-10-23