Program Coordinator, Canada

Title: Program Coordinator, Canada

Reports To: Associate Program Director, Canada

Location: GTA and surrounding area (Remote; 1-2 day/month in office)

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $50,000 annually

Start Date: January 15, 2026

Facing History & Ourselves is an education non-profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.

Who we are: Facing History & Ourselves is an educational nonprofit that provides educational content, curriculum resources, and professional development to secondary school social studies, civics, humanities, and English teachers. Facing History�s educational content is informed by a unique pedagogical model that helps students explore questions of identity, human behavior, prejudice, and civic responsibility, and make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives today. Our work seeks to empower and inspire teachers and students to lead our communities to a more just and compassionate world.

Facing History & Ourselves� global footprint is made up of three organizations, one in the United States, one in the UK, and one here in Canada. Facing History and Ourselves� Canadian organization consists of a dynamic and collegial team of five people. We have deep collaborative partnerships with many school boards and major cultural, history and learning institutions across Ontario, and a trusted relationship with educators and school leaders across the country. Facing HIstory and Ourselves became a registered Canadian charity in 2008, and has supported over 17,000 educators across Canada with resources and professional development.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting program efforts of Facing History Canada including: overseeing the administrative aspects of program (i.e. professional learning, conferences, content publication and distribution, coaching) delivery and follow up; managing events set up, communications, logistics, registration, on-call support and post-event processes; communicating directly with schools, teachers, and administrators; digital design and drafting of program and event marketing and communications; work with program team to develop, design and publish weekly IG social media content.

Who You Are: You are detail oriented, organized, highly motivated, and have strong communication skills. You enjoy event planning, logistics and management. You work confidently with existing technologies and have flexibility and interest in learning new digital tools.You thrive in a team environment, bringing both strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and independent initiative. You seek to be part of a team which is making a positive impact across the educational landscape.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall administrative support for the region�s Program work, including outreach and promotion of events, logistical organization, preparation of materials and resources, and follow up with educators.

• Maintain and update various knowledge management systems, including: research, data tracking and reporting to support outreach, strategy and program evaluation.

• Manage workshop and seminar application process, including reviewing applications, corresponding with applicants, processing scholarship applications

• Maintain and update various knowledge management systems, including: research, data tracking and reporting to support outreach, strategy and program evaluation.

• Create and update and ensure accuracy of Salesforce records

• Partner with Program team in various capacities; provide in person and online support when needed

• Perform other related duties as required by position

Skills & Experience:

• BA/BS or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year experience in administrative support role

• Proven experience working in remote environment while maintaining excellent customer service, timely communication, and the ability to self motivate

• Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to learn and grow

• Ability to multitask and manage various tasks and projects simultaneously

• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Google Suite, Zoom, Canva, Salesforce, and Hubspot experience strongly preferred

• Strong attention to detail

• Interest in and ability to articulate the mission of Facing History & Ourselves; Passion for strengthening of local communities

Full Time Benefits: In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Facing History provides an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability insurance, contribution to an RRSP program, generous paid time off, and an employee assistance plan, flexible spending health care, and a friendly work environment.

Facing History values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion. Our strength as an organization is directly tied to the diversity of our staff, leadership, educators, students, scholars, and volunteers. We strongly encourage each member of our community to be intentional and self-reflective in their attitudes toward others. This intentionality not only makes for a safer, happier, and more vibrant workplace, but it reflects the ethical framework of the content we produce for teachers and students. Our continued dedication to an inclusive work environment includes facilitating group learning journeys throughout the year and making space for optional employee resource groups. Together we show grace and support to ourselves and our colleagues so that we can all contribute in ways which are meaningful and rewarding.