Coordinator, Educational Programming

**Empowerment Squared**
162 King William Street, Suite 103
Hamilton, ON L8R 3N9
(905) 393 5370

**Job Opportunity: Coordinator, Educational Programming (Full-time 40 hours weekly)**

**About the Organization**

Based in Hamilton, Empowerment Squared is a Canadian charity that is building a world where everyone is empowered with the tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. We do this by empowering newcomer and marginalized youth and communities in Canada and across the world to succeed through mentorship, access to post-secondary education, information literacy, and sports and recreation.

Please see our website for more information about our programs and activities.

**Position Description**

Reporting to the Manager, Educational Programming, the **Full-Time Coordinator**, Educational Programming is responsible for providing leadership and assistance with Empowerment Squared’s After school Educational Programming, **Homework Circle **and other educational initiatives for newcomer and marginalized youth to further Empowerment Squared’s mission and vision.

The **Full-Time Coordinator**, Educational Programming will work alongside the Manager of Educational Programming and Part-Time Coordinator, Educational Programming to facilitate the **Homework Circle **program and participate in strategic planning, outreach and administration.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Working days are **non-negotiable**, Monday-Friday (days of after school programming **:Tuesdays,** **Wednesdays, Thursdays)**
- Must have access to transportation
- Will be required to work in-person at the Empowerment Squared office in Hamilton (all necessary precautions would be taken in accordance with health & safety guidelines)
- Responsible for administration support including managing attendance and enrollment lists, reminder calls, answering phone calls, data entry and filing
- Creating and implementing curriculum from an anti-racist framework
- Collaborating with Educational Programming colleagues in strategic planning for programming
- Onsite training will be provided
- Working with Black and newcomer youth and communicating with guardians/ adults
- Working and communicating collaboratively with a team of colleagues, in particular collaborating with the Part-Time Coordinator, Educational Programming
- Assist with outreach and recruitment support for programs and volunteers
- Support volunteer onboarding activities including hosting training sessions
- Support program close out activities which would include reports, evaluations and meetings etc.
- Responsible for facilitating various programs including Educational Programming
- Allocate and organize work plans and resources effectively
- Identify, anticipate, and document issues and risks and provide mitigation recommendations in collaboration with the Part-Time Coordinator, Educational Programming
- Escalate key issues/risks to Manager, Educational Programming and ensure timely action to maintain project timelines
- Will sometimes have to work outside of normal office hours to facilitate Educational Programming
- Speaking Arabic, Farsi, French, or Ukrainian will be an asset
- Flexible to perform other duties as required

**Empowerment Squared**
162 King William Street, Suite 103
Hamilton, ON L8R 3N9
(905) 393 5370

**Disclaimer**
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

**Relevant Skills & Qualifications**
- Familiarity with Hamilton’s Black and newcomer communities and Black and newcomer youth engagement is an asset

**-**Demonstrated leadership experience working with equity-deserving groups including not for profit organizations, community groups, businesses, schools and other community stakeholders.
- Proven organizational and time management skills including the ability to work with tight deadlines and competing priorities, both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, research, and reading skills
- Ability to put together and make presentations that include topics such as project status, milestones, achievements, budget and risk management
- Comfortable and flexible working in a fast-paced environment

**Educational Requirements**
- Minimum grade 12 education
- University degree or college diploma in social sciences, social work, education is an asset
- Experience or certification working with ESL/ELL students (e.g. TESOL) is an asset

**Compensation: To be negotiated based on skills and experience**

**Start Date**:Immediate

**Job Type**:Full-time

For more information about Empowerment Squared, please visit **empowermentsquared.org**

**Salary**: From $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One