Section Support Coordinator

**Department**:Targeted Growth **Term**:Part-Time, 10-20 hours per week, Fixed-Term 25-Week Contract **Vacancy Status**: This posting is for a new vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill. **Salary**: Depends on skills and experience. The hourly wage would be $20-$22 per hour. Do you want to be a part of the change you want to see in the world? At Scouts Canada, our Vision is “Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.” We need passionate individuals who share our Mission to develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world. **Role Overview**: Scouts Canada’s program is delivered by thousands of community-based volunteers across Canada. The Targeted Growth team exists to support and enable these volunteers to deliver high-quality programming through development opportunities, join-in events, third-party courses, and dedicated coaching. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and willing to undergo a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. **Duties and Responsibilities**: **In-Section Support** - Support new volunteers through the onboarding process. - Provide essential Scouting materials and resources to new Sections and Section Scouters. - Offer enhanced coaching to Section Scouters to improve the delivery of Scouts Canada’s program and promote youth-led programming. - Ensure Section Scouters have access to learning opportunities that enhance their ability to deliver Scouting programs by implementing experiential learning or "learn by doing" for youth. - Help Section Scouters develop weekly, monthly and yearly goals and program plans in conjunction with the youth. - Ensure the program meets Scouts Canada’s goals of inclusivity and follows the youth-led initiative. **Drive Outdoor Adventure** - Share a passion for the outdoors and assist Sections in attaining new challenges. - Support Sections and their Scouters with weekly outdoor activities that enhance outdoor skills and competencies in a mentorship role. - Coordinate Outdoor Adventure Skills with local third-party partners and resources. - Support Sections and their Scouters on weekend adventures to Scouts Canada Properties and other outdoor destinations in a mentorship role. - Provide knowledge of essential camping equipment to Section Scouters. **Community Engagement & Awareness** - Assist in organizing and supporting community awareness initiatives, including open house events, to promote Scouting and attract new members and volunteers. - Collaborate with local partners and volunteers to increase visibility of Scouts Canada within communities. **Other Duties** - As a non-profit organization with a small team, there may be occasions where other responsibilities or projects are assigned. **Qualifications and Job-Specific Competencies**: - High school diploma. - Understanding of Scouts Canada’s mission and principles, and commitment to its values and practices. - Willingness to learn and adhere to Scouts Canada’s policies, procedures, standards, and program. - Proven experience planning engaging programming for youth (volunteer or work experience). - Familiarity with Scouts Canada’s Canadian Path program is an asset. - Experience facilitating basic outdoor adventure skills training is an asset. - Experience with one-on-one coaching is an asset. - Capable of performing basic computer/web tasks and access to reliable technology (device, Wi-Fi). - **Willing to complete Scouts Canada’s screening process, including a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (condition of employment).** - **Knowledge in one or more of the following: adult learning and development, outdoor recreation and education, or youth programming and development.** - **Valid driver’s license and independent means of transportation.** - Demonstrated leadership, management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Excellent communication skills: clear and professional, both verbally and in writing; willing to listen and engage. - Ability to inspire confidence, teamwork, and leadership in others. - Positive mindset, adaptable to change, open to new challenges, and eager to learn. - Works well in a team setting and is open to constructive feedback. - Models positive behaviours and Scouting values. - Ensures content is clear, concise, and understandable for the target audience. - Manages time effectively and independently while supporting team goals. - Recognizes inclusivity needs and encourages growth within the volunteer team. **Working Conditions**: - Work hours of 10-20 hours per week with non-traditional and flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends. - Meetings with Sections and their Scouters at their weekly meeting place or off-site, depending on program plans. - Work in a home-office environment. - Travel up to 10,000 kilometers per year. - Up to 6 overnight trips per year. - Travel conditions may vary from reasonable to occasionally difficult. - Clear PR